| 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 | $80.40 | 3.424% | $83.1529 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.36 | 11.798% | $163.6276 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.25 | 10.432% | $150.4636 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.45 | 4.617% | $86.2567 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.87 | 8.617% | $44.3918 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.54 | 13.218% | $47.0308 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.96 | 9.843% | $275.662 | $275.66 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.83 | $850.5854 | $850.58 | $850.60 | $850.70 | |