| 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 | $78.60 | 9.805% | $86.3067 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.65 | 8.416% | $36.482 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.69 | 3.348% | $162.9695 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.64 | 3.149% | $100.7147 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.67 | 3.212% | $30.623 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.85 | 3.373% | $160.0731 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.45 | 11.461% | $31.7107 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.55 | $608.8797 | $608.87 | $608.80 | $608.90 | |