| 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 | $78.67 | 10.338% | $86.8029 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.87 | 5.680% | $86.5202 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.55 | 11.351% | $39.5853 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.67 | 6.810% | $223.9485 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.44 | 9.565% | $148.3948 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.32 | 4.556% | $95.4805 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.68 | 5.744% | $252.3898 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.20 | $933.1220 | $933.12 | $933.15 | $933.10 | |