| 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 | $83.90 | 3.293% | $86.6628 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.40 | 7.162% | $245.8296 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.29 | 13.396% | $40.0174 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.88 | 8.548% | $265.8123 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.46 | 11.861% | $154.8827 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.73 | 4.810% | $250.2129 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.79 | 3.263% | $214.5702 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.45 | $1,257.9879 | $1,257.98 | $1,257.95 | $1,258.00 | |