| 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 | $76.98 | 12.282% | $86.4347 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.48 | 3.750% | $12.948 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.58 | 10.266% | $34.822 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.55 | 9.115% | $253.7469 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.33 | 7.404% | $6.7987 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.64 | 13.562% | $62.0503 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.58 | 7.814% | $188.2217 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.14 | $645.0223 | $645.02 | $645.00 | $644.90 | |