| 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 | $81.60 | 5.479% | $86.0709 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.63 | 9.528% | $178.1254 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.58 | 10.266% | $80.0311 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.93 | 3.115% | $183.4725 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.50 | 6.519% | $232.744 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.29 | 4.668% | $119.6251 | $119.63 | $119.65 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.59 | 3.567% | $85.536 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.12 | $965.6050 | $965.61 | $965.65 | $965.50 | |