| 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 | $80.87 | 6.303% | $85.9672 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.77 | 13.513% | $140.495 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.76 | 5.117% | $28.1293 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.55 | 4.828% | $259.5017 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.65 | 11.739% | $81.1784 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.64 | 4.861% | $188.3723 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.80 | 13.803% | $260.3813 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.04 | $1,044.0252 | $1,044.03 | $1,044.05 | $1,044.10 | |