| 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 | $82.84 | 4.121% | $86.2538 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.44 | 7.747% | $54.3476 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.94 | 12.869% | $33.793 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.41 | 7.135% | $183.6401 | $183.64 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.92 | 10.625% | $210.099 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.79 | 5.293% | $125.0776 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.64 | 11.494% | $190.2534 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.98 | $883.4645 | $883.46 | $883.50 | $883.50 | |