| 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 | $81.79 | 5.238% | $86.0742 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.86 | 7.846% | $94.7535 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.99 | 13.747% | $266.1566 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.97 | 8.374% | $179.8683 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.50 | 6.677% | $11.2011 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.97 | 4.734% | $233.5254 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.40 | 11.393% | $225.4594 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.48 | $1,097.0385 | $1,097.04 | $1,097.00 | $1,097.20 | |