| 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 | $81.26 | 6.850% | $86.8263 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.97 | 13.110% | $30.5058 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.35 | 9.124% | $203.3526 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.67 | 11.296% | $230.0154 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.91 | 7.849% | $39.8071 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.84 | 11.370% | $84.463 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.82 | 10.195% | $224.5994 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.82 | $899.5696 | $899.58 | $899.55 | $899.60 | |