| 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 | $78.50 | 9.828% | $86.215 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.26 | 5.770% | $206.5265 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.26 | 9.585% | $174.5251 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.26 | 12.619% | $29.5737 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.61 | 9.548% | $35.7236 | $35.72 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.76 | 8.841% | $21.507 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.49 | 13.850% | $276.0749 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.14 | $830.1458 | $830.15 | $830.10 | $830.10 | |