| 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 | $80.50 | 4.179% | $83.8641 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.80 | 3.494% | $209.8858 | $209.89 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 13.240% | $86.9343 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.65 | 6.820% | $140.6285 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.69 | 3.431% | $249.9824 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.74 | 3.758% | $173.0061 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.91 | 6.599% | $60.6655 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.06 | $1,004.9667 | $1,004.97 | $1,005.00 | $1,005.00 | |