| 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 | $82.87 | 4.254% | $86.3953 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.81 | 5.605% | $258.5316 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.75 | 10.225% | $209.1519 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.53 | 4.195% | $248.5363 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.37 | 12.510% | $204.0594 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.36 | 6.151% | $13.1203 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.42 | 3.457% | $139.0669 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.11 | $1,158.8617 | $1,158.87 | $1,158.85 | $1,158.90 | |