| 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 | $79.29 | 8.456% | $85.9948 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.37 | 10.795% | $103.4493 | $103.45 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.53 | 13.406% | $188.855 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.60 | 12.138% | $7.4011 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.94 | 13.389% | $148.4716 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.80 | 10.539% | $157.8497 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.88 | 7.589% | $203.2141 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.41 | $895.2356 | $895.23 | $895.20 | $895.20 | |