| 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 | $81.89 | 5.577% | $86.457 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.43 | 13.242% | $236.0303 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.26 | 7.443% | $104.4991 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.70 | 6.113% | $142.9342 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.37 | 13.339% | $16.2868 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.36 | 3.718% | $99.9427 | $99.94 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.91 | 3.163% | $82.4376 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.92 | $768.5877 | $768.59 | $768.65 | $768.50 | |