| 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 | $82.99 | 3.731% | $86.0864 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.51 | 7.646% | $240.5996 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.28 | 11.809% | $242.9386 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.57 | 12.391% | $39.9775 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.47 | 6.290% | $52.5817 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.81 | 3.304% | $132.0328 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.85 | 5.773% | $166.9627 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.48 | $961.1793 | $961.18 | $961.25 | $961.20 | |