| 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 | $81.80 | 5.378% | $86.1992 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.26 | 4.583% | $96.4883 | $96.49 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.47 | 12.296% | $26.3559 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.99 | 3.226% | $84.635 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.93 | 10.478% | $105.9815 | $105.98 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.47 | 10.798% | $124.6145 | $124.61 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.77 | 3.237% | $172.1683 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.69 | $696.4427 | $696.45 | $696.45 | $696.50 | |