| 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 | $81.80 | 6.192% | $86.8651 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.34 | 7.157% | $136.4537 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.74 | 12.708% | $36.9006 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.71 | 12.167% | $68.0966 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.45 | 9.344% | $125.1442 | $125.14 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.60 | 6.520% | $259.4827 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.84 | 12.700% | $156.4727 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.48 | $869.4156 | $869.41 | $869.40 | $869.50 | |