| 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 | $81.65 | 5.314% | $85.9889 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.58 | 13.576% | $198.281 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.56 | 11.714% | $79.9425 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.98 | 4.532% | $34.4747 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.31 | 5.296% | $239.3483 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.49 | 8.495% | $133.9805 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.59 | 10.733% | $30.5512 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.16 | $802.5671 | $802.56 | $802.60 | $802.60 | |