| 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 | $81.78 | 5.187% | $86.0219 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.44 | 4.639% | $18.249 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.52 | 3.618% | $27.4795 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.85 | 12.612% | $139.47 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.57 | 3.255% | $129.6573 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.72 | 11.679% | $272.1841 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.45 | 12.624% | $44.4302 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.33 | $717.4920 | $717.49 | $717.50 | $717.50 | |