| 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 | $81.60 | 5.708% | $86.2577 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.50 | 5.285% | $25.7948 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.36 | 9.644% | $201.0432 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.74 | 8.601% | $235.3818 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.89 | 4.543% | $190.1533 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.35 | 4.787% | $133.4462 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.78 | 12.228% | $226.4537 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.22 | $1,098.5307 | $1,098.52 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.60 | |