| 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 | $79.48 | 8.824% | $86.4933 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.42 | 11.852% | $219.6997 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.91 | 3.241% | $221.8752 | $221.88 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.31 | 6.175% | $92.7014 | $92.70 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.60 | 3.385% | $194.9841 | $194.98 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.89 | 5.818% | $198.8214 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.77 | 11.102% | $68.6277 | $68.63 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.38 | $1,083.2028 | $1,083.20 | $1,083.25 | $1,083.20 | |