| 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 | $81.31 | 6.346% | $86.4699 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.69 | 3.395% | $51.377 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.54 | 11.253% | $185.2807 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.25 | 8.346% | $189.8764 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.84 | 12.373% | $16.6762 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.33 | 8.521% | $105.6235 | $105.62 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.79 | 8.240% | $225.9943 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.75 | $861.2980 | $861.30 | $861.35 | $861.40 | |