| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $81.27 | 6.432% | $86.4973 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.88 | 11.367% | $84.5053 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.70 | 13.392% | $56.3558 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.74 | 9.782% | $192.9309 | $192.93 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.94 | 11.421% | $241.7167 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.57 | 5.614% | $86.1493 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.56 | 13.571% | $35.843 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.66 | $783.9983 | $784.01 | $784.00 | $783.90 | |