| 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 | $79.63 | 8.500% | $86.3986 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.89 | 8.827% | $203.3868 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.29 | 6.202% | $165.9831 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.30 | 9.744% | $166.0427 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.62 | 12.633% | $216.9537 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.31 | 9.334% | $147.9398 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.54 | 10.562% | $96.786 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.58 | $1,083.4907 | $1,083.49 | $1,083.55 | $1,083.50 | |