| 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 | $81.45 | 5.770% | $86.1497 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.99 | 12.495% | $85.485 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.73 | 13.670% | $72.4419 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.91 | 6.345% | $75.4092 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.33 | 13.121% | $210.7784 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.45 | 10.398% | $168.3018 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.34 | 4.201% | $227.5125 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.20 | $926.0785 | $926.08 | $926.10 | $926.00 | |