| 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 | $80.92 | 6.857% | $86.4687 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.63 | 5.674% | $190.8789 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.85 | 3.659% | $108.6865 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.79 | 6.860% | $134.4192 | $134.42 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.46 | 6.364% | $199.39 | $199.39 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.37 | 5.804% | $174.9681 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.48 | 9.852% | $84.0148 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.50 | $978.8262 | $978.83 | $978.80 | $978.90 | |