| 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 | $82.45 | 5.345% | $86.857 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.96 | 11.493% | $230.7459 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.99 | 5.278% | $170.5398 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.46 | 13.192% | $78.6232 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.41 | 11.668% | $128.876 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.36 | 12.121% | $278.4637 | $278.46 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.76 | 13.771% | $21.3434 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.39 | $995.4490 | $995.45 | $995.45 | $995.40 | |