| 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 | $82.92 | 4.375% | $86.5478 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.73 | 9.261% | $49.9651 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.70 | 12.488% | $94.1525 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.35 | 9.218% | $57.1756 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.77 | 4.592% | $251.8262 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.74 | 6.391% | $114.6257 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.43 | 9.695% | $207.7952 | $207.80 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.64 | $862.0881 | $862.11 | $862.15 | $862.10 | |