| 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 | $81.98 | 5.366% | $86.379 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.84 | 4.645% | $40.6441 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.82 | 3.394% | $16.3569 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.44 | 11.204% | $63.8756 | $63.88 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.74 | 11.807% | $179.7186 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.86 | 11.645% | $114.838 | $114.84 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.63 | 9.296% | $265.1849 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.31 | $766.9971 | $767.00 | $767.05 | $767.00 | |