| 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 | $83.58 | 3.187% | $86.2437 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.84 | 6.675% | $154.5081 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.53 | 9.766% | $25.8279 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.28 | 4.764% | $135.4389 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.65 | 11.611% | $261.8952 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.56 | 10.129% | $10.5283 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.33 | 12.830% | $205.7229 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.77 | $880.1650 | $880.17 | $880.20 | $880.00 | |