| 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 | $81.94 | 5.564% | $86.4991 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.30 | 7.592% | $207.9753 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.85 | 9.181% | $163.6077 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.61 | 11.643% | $8.496 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.60 | 4.244% | $43.3655 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.70 | 5.847% | $105.5295 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.84 | 13.870% | $218.4482 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.84 | $833.9213 | $833.94 | $833.95 | $833.90 | |