| 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 | $81.77 | 5.684% | $86.4178 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.53 | 3.844% | $130.3554 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.75 | 3.713% | $49.523 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.94 | 7.276% | $202.6873 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.77 | 9.318% | $54.4076 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.59 | 6.506% | $201.9247 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.80 | 6.102% | $172.7341 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.15 | $898.0499 | $898.05 | $898.00 | $898.00 | |