| 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 | $83.44 | 3.260% | $86.1601 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.70 | 9.789% | $121.5364 | $121.54 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.98 | 11.324% | $266.0421 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.93 | 12.820% | $173.6638 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.62 | 9.415% | $245.768 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.52 | 4.205% | $187.0688 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.36 | 8.541% | $265.2308 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.55 | $1,345.4700 | $1,345.47 | $1,345.45 | $1,345.50 | |