| 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 | $79.57 | 8.525% | $86.3533 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.53 | 7.700% | $192.2768 | $192.28 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.52 | 10.389% | $74.5347 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.80 | 10.704% | $145.9079 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.90 | 4.296% | $226.218 | $226.22 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.47 | 3.153% | $48.9667 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.49 | 3.736% | $82.4597 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.28 | $856.7171 | $856.72 | $856.70 | $856.80 | |