| 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 | $83.30 | 3.840% | $86.4987 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.28 | 13.315% | $229.2136 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.39 | 9.539% | $12.4765 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.40 | 5.345% | $148.9578 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.30 | 3.557% | $235.3851 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.85 | 12.370% | $114.4488 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.93 | 7.297% | $141.5569 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.45 | $968.5374 | $968.55 | $968.55 | $968.60 | |