| 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 | $81.40 | 6.742% | $86.888 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.64 | 5.455% | $50.2388 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.71 | 5.493% | $187.4716 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.30 | 12.630% | $55.5266 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.87 | 7.347% | $154.4401 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.79 | 5.595% | $231.0313 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.44 | 3.312% | $30.4151 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.15 | $796.0115 | $796.02 | $796.05 | $795.90 | |