| 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 | $79.76 | 8.441% | $86.4925 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.84 | 8.442% | $136.4634 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.63 | 9.247% | $243.2166 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.96 | 8.161% | $77.8327 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.30 | 11.470% | $44.9224 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.48 | 9.353% | $44.2661 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.53 | 3.625% | $183.9655 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.50 | $817.1592 | $817.16 | $817.10 | $817.20 | |