| 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 | $81.43 | 5.575% | $85.9697 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.93 | 3.438% | $167.4972 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.80 | 4.837% | $56.4023 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.27 | 6.558% | $62.0913 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.58 | 8.589% | $76.6421 | $76.64 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.56 | 4.767% | $136.7838 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.70 | 9.529% | $107.0098 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.27 | $692.3962 | $692.39 | $692.40 | $692.40 | |