| 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 | $81.96 | 5.147% | $86.1785 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.40 | 4.723% | $185.7786 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.32 | 10.707% | $186.342 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.71 | 7.600% | $194.444 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.55 | 13.336% | $84.492 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.97 | 4.125% | $160.3213 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.53 | 10.536% | $69.1182 | $69.12 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.44 | $966.6746 | $966.67 | $966.70 | $966.60 | |