| 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 | $81.37 | 5.857% | $86.1358 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.51 | 12.632% | $143.6171 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.99 | 4.308% | $256.5872 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.48 | 11.636% | $274.0441 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.88 | 3.859% | $204.4776 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.57 | 3.715% | $185.2039 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.69 | 11.357% | $65.3554 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.49 | $1,215.4211 | $1,215.43 | $1,215.45 | $1,215.40 | |