| 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 | $81.62 | 5.385% | $86.0152 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.45 | 7.840% | $106.1685 | $106.17 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.45 | 10.769% | $83.5752 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.32 | 5.706% | $260.375 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.31 | 12.794% | $152.6216 | $152.62 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.92 | 7.740% | $58.0934 | $58.09 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.96 | 11.295% | $80.0879 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.03 | $826.9368 | $826.95 | $826.95 | $827.00 | |