| 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 | $83.70 | 3.636% | $86.7433 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.62 | 12.721% | $54.805 | $54.81 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.43 | 13.767% | $187.0671 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.99 | 9.629% | $264.1949 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.87 | 4.444% | $131.4637 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.52 | 6.717% | $8.0251 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.35 | 4.873% | $161.8715 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.48 | $894.1706 | $894.17 | $894.15 | $894.20 | |