| 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 | $81.54 | 5.559% | $86.0728 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.94 | 5.834% | $154.4541 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.93 | 5.475% | $164.4672 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.87 | 6.516% | $187.3297 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.61 | 13.806% | $285.2092 | $285.21 | $285.20 | $285.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.26 | 3.832% | $199.6274 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.51 | 13.294% | $184.1141 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.66 | $1,261.2745 | $1,261.27 | $1,261.25 | $1,261.30 | |