| 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 | $82.46 | 4.626% | $86.2746 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.72 | 9.373% | $11.7248 | $11.72 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.88 | 10.482% | $186.582 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.74 | 13.241% | $47.2668 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.27 | 13.666% | $34.4067 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.98 | 6.842% | $76.9049 | $76.90 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.42 | 3.128% | $254.128 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.47 | $697.2878 | $697.28 | $697.25 | $697.30 | |