| 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 | $83.26 | 3.842% | $86.4588 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.27 | 9.563% | $227.0912 | $227.09 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.87 | 13.724% | $162.4775 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.54 | 5.616% | $108.2986 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.95 | 12.847% | $180.4988 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.82 | 5.580% | $45.2094 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.95 | 7.653% | $87.1451 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.66 | $897.1794 | $897.19 | $897.20 | $897.20 | |