| 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 | $79.91 | 8.225% | $86.4826 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.99 | 7.790% | $94.8444 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.43 | 3.643% | $46.0486 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.41 | 4.390% | $124.6521 | $124.65 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.32 | 13.371% | $221.4362 | $221.44 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.39 | 5.665% | $40.5648 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.32 | 9.175% | $258.0024 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.77 | $872.0311 | $872.02 | $872.05 | $872.00 | |