| 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 | $80.98 | 6.234% | $86.0283 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.63 | 5.773% | $26.0519 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.88 | 8.675% | $218.3063 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.31 | 12.155% | $199.9836 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.74 | 10.742% | $273.2448 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.37 | 11.540% | $194.4923 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 6.570% | $218.8202 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.24 | $1,216.9274 | $1,216.92 | $1,216.95 | $1,216.90 | |