| 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 | $81.83 | 5.117% | $86.0172 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.37 | 5.585% | $78.5236 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.62 | 13.303% | $202.3818 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.68 | 9.851% | $175.4101 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 8.472% | $136.5771 | $136.58 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.76 | 4.715% | $36.3989 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.58 | 5.481% | $56.5167 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.75 | $771.8254 | $771.83 | $771.80 | $771.80 | |