| 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 | $83.56 | 3.213% | $86.2448 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.36 | 11.520% | $40.5487 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.50 | 11.625% | $193.6694 | $193.67 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.72 | 13.220% | $48.3676 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.76 | 10.305% | $81.361 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.77 | 10.103% | $62.5055 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.72 | 7.365% | $260.5963 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.39 | $773.2933 | $773.30 | $773.25 | $773.30 | |