| 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 | $78.86 | 9.380% | $86.2571 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.94 | 3.245% | $169.2599 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.53 | 9.458% | $129.7406 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.41 | 6.545% | $103.7855 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.35 | 3.669% | $134.0959 | $134.10 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.34 | 12.328% | $89.121 | $89.12 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.50 | 4.235% | $49.5116 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.93 | $761.7716 | $761.78 | $761.75 | $761.80 | |