| 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 | $81.84 | 5.225% | $86.1161 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.97 | 11.732% | $40.19 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.62 | 10.444% | $84.6222 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.92 | 11.459% | $158.1826 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.56 | 12.653% | $141.4471 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.32 | 6.147% | $185.0355 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 13.118% | $282.0937 | $282.09 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.61 | $977.6872 | $977.69 | $977.70 | $977.60 | |