| 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 | $83.72 | 3.755% | $86.8637 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.77 | 13.395% | $192.5107 | $192.51 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.81 | 5.804% | $177.5497 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.97 | 12.624% | $221.8355 | $221.84 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.81 | 13.130% | $72.1883 | $72.19 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.52 | 5.141% | $31.0376 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.59 | 10.142% | $71.1407 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.19 | $853.1262 | $853.13 | $853.15 | $853.00 | |