| 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 | $82.86 | 4.772% | $86.8141 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.87 | 3.812% | $185.6885 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.51 | 10.734% | $86.9373 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.75 | 4.135% | $149.6941 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.62 | 11.154% | $51.82 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.43 | 8.584% | $227.4075 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.94 | 3.432% | $198.5274 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.98 | $986.8889 | $986.89 | $986.90 | $986.80 | |