| 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 | $81.83 | 5.179% | $86.068 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.36 | 9.153% | $83.3492 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 4.358% | $74.8143 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.81 | 9.326% | $75.2272 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.47 | 10.183% | $30.2673 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.60 | 12.660% | $281.1994 | $281.20 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.44 | 6.289% | $247.0582 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.20 | $877.9836 | $877.99 | $877.95 | $878.00 | |