| 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 | $80.50 | 6.870% | $86.0304 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.28 | 6.654% | $152.8139 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.60 | 12.584% | $51.3383 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.99 | 13.572% | $77.2176 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.38 | 6.710% | $169.0073 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.42 | 13.346% | $177.2958 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.45 | 9.436% | $120.8721 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.62 | $834.5754 | $834.58 | $834.55 | $834.50 | |