| 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 | $80.55 | 6.728% | $85.9694 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.90 | 4.485% | $159.7576 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.80 | 3.181% | $49.3205 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.67 | 4.632% | $149.2785 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.45 | 9.778% | $103.6853 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.28 | 12.782% | $168.361 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.69 | 10.832% | $17.3895 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.34 | $733.7618 | $733.77 | $733.75 | $733.90 | |