| 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 | $78.35 | 10.378% | $86.4812 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.88 | 5.519% | $187.6972 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.27 | 12.335% | $35.1272 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.69 | 11.577% | $110.1153 | $110.12 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.26 | 10.818% | $257.3859 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.50 | 4.436% | $101.8251 | $101.83 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.65 | 13.352% | $55.1457 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.60 | $833.7776 | $833.80 | $833.85 | $833.70 | |