| 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 | $81.70 | 5.663% | $86.3267 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.76 | 13.379% | $33.7416 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.30 | 10.135% | $55.3979 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.40 | 9.755% | $251.778 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.38 | 8.264% | $161.7248 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.51 | 11.199% | $25.0309 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.94 | 3.559% | $44.4682 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.99 | $658.4681 | $658.47 | $658.50 | $658.40 | |