| 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 | $83.93 | 3.415% | $86.7962 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.40 | 7.350% | $5.7969 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.43 | 8.761% | $171.2224 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.58 | 6.473% | $145.4208 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.47 | 12.572% | $83.8324 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.85 | 11.457% | $10.9785 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.61 | 7.302% | $10.3117 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.27 | $514.3589 | $514.36 | $514.35 | $514.30 | |