| 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 | $83.98 | 3.441% | $86.8698 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.50 | 4.602% | $251.5678 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.99 | 6.163% | $75.3651 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.90 | 10.788% | $246.9465 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.56 | 9.164% | $259.33 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.98 | 8.736% | $187.0042 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.37 | 11.538% | $279.2577 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.28 | $1,386.3411 | $1,386.35 | $1,386.30 | $1,386.40 | |