| 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 | $82.55 | 4.797% | $86.5099 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.41 | 12.331% | $186.93 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.78 | 4.681% | $257.285 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.58 | 5.574% | $51.2878 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.63 | 6.193% | $206.6834 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.70 | 4.290% | $172.8085 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.51 | 7.109% | $257.6079 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.16 | $1,219.1125 | $1,219.12 | $1,219.15 | $1,219.10 | |