| 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 | $81.35 | 5.708% | $85.9935 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.80 | 3.516% | $245.1259 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.50 | 6.756% | $99.8169 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.62 | 11.842% | $71.1539 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.97 | 10.839% | $109.6974 | $109.70 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.49 | 7.325% | $164.7331 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.26 | 6.108% | $45.9023 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.99 | $822.4230 | $822.42 | $822.45 | $822.40 | |