| 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 | $79.82 | 7.730% | $85.9901 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.59 | 8.496% | $187.2532 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.26 | 13.295% | $42.2137 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.83 | 8.179% | $246.4642 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.66 | 3.575% | $178.8326 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.40 | 4.218% | $179.6718 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.57 | 10.437% | $35.9693 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.13 | $956.3949 | $956.38 | $956.35 | $956.50 | |