| 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 | $81.33 | 5.797% | $86.0447 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.25 | 3.306% | $62.2419 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.25 | 5.276% | $131.8582 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.97 | 13.564% | $85.1389 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.39 | 13.795% | $93.7557 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.93 | 5.318% | $187.3923 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.74 | 3.691% | $131.418 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.86 | $777.8497 | $777.85 | $777.85 | $777.80 | |