| 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 | $78.38 | 10.298% | $86.4516 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.47 | 9.696% | $174.9322 | $174.93 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.58 | 10.789% | $206.7101 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.66 | 11.503% | $98.8586 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.62 | 11.577% | $19.6599 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.50 | 4.310% | $141.3401 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.27 | 9.618% | $14.5463 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.48 | $742.4988 | $742.50 | $742.50 | $742.50 | |