| 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 | $81.71 | 5.461% | $86.1722 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.49 | 4.472% | $24.5405 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.85 | 11.125% | $177.6333 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.32 | 3.673% | $217.0083 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.45 | 3.466% | $103.9316 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.34 | 7.735% | $79.0128 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.58 | 10.481% | $266.9 | $266.90 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.74 | $955.1987 | $955.19 | $955.20 | $955.10 | |