| 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 | $82.87 | 4.305% | $86.4376 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.41 | 5.111% | $165.4552 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.28 | 10.767% | $160.9223 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.98 | 11.249% | $147.9389 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.89 | 7.606% | $197.8767 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.50 | 13.707% | $21.0358 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.37 | 6.589% | $157.0802 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.30 | $936.7467 | $936.76 | $936.80 | $936.70 | |