| 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 | $83.35 | 3.544% | $86.3039 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 11.627% | $82.4924 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.71 | 4.802% | $230.2605 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.45 | 9.377% | $82.5249 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.61 | 6.374% | $172.9748 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.29 | 5.612% | $65.7857 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.99 | 6.546% | $76.7025 | $76.70 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.30 | $797.0447 | $797.03 | $797.00 | $797.10 | |