| 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 | $79.80 | 8.393% | $86.4976 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.40 | 5.439% | $201.8102 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.98 | 11.240% | $187.9734 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.51 | 8.152% | $67.6058 | $67.61 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.85 | 4.250% | $131.1986 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.77 | 7.716% | $143.0145 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.98 | 8.689% | $103.2328 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.29 | $921.3329 | $921.33 | $921.30 | $921.30 | |