| 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 | $82.27 | 4.538% | $86.0034 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.84 | 11.813% | $55.7276 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.34 | 9.335% | $14.5853 | $14.59 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.45 | 8.402% | $201.0315 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.36 | 4.385% | $59.8752 | $59.88 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.99 | 7.451% | $257.8717 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.28 | 13.274% | $41.0958 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.53 | $716.1905 | $716.20 | $716.25 | $716.20 | |