| 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 | $80.71 | 7.584% | $86.831 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.87 | 4.473% | $52.1007 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.88 | 10.293% | $52.8083 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.77 | 3.315% | $199.1603 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.84 | 3.582% | $96.1655 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.87 | 7.284% | $251.9779 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.45 | 6.474% | $169.7728 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.39 | $908.8165 | $908.82 | $908.80 | $908.90 | |