| 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 | $83.80 | 3.165% | $86.4523 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.44 | 10.685% | $176.4762 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.29 | 4.462% | $37.9093 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.51 | 6.734% | $9.0831 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.59 | 7.827% | $17.8885 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.74 | 3.607% | $25.6324 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.37 | 6.798% | $162.7281 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.74 | $516.1699 | $516.17 | $516.25 | $516.20 | |