| 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 | $83.27 | 3.719% | $86.3668 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.45 | 6.789% | $94.4549 | $94.45 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.68 | 8.197% | $232.2773 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.54 | 12.454% | $221.0171 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.50 | 12.573% | $25.3289 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.84 | 11.587% | $156.0433 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.61 | 9.223% | $76.0301 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.89 | $891.5184 | $891.52 | $891.55 | $891.50 | |