| 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 | $81.46 | 6.638% | $86.8673 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.75 | 5.702% | $172.03 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.55 | 3.641% | $201.6336 | $201.63 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.93 | 13.670% | $152.2382 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.27 | 9.649% | $136.2608 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.80 | 12.790% | $253.5519 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.34 | 7.293% | $184.9088 | $184.91 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.10 | $1,187.4906 | $1,187.49 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.50 | |