| 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 | $83.51 | 3.303% | $86.2683 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.97 | 11.851% | $52.5364 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.69 | 9.506% | $238.3836 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.29 | 7.169% | $81.7592 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.32 | 3.641% | $17.9506 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.79 | 7.553% | $61.0793 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.40 | 6.215% | $102.3913 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.97 | $640.3687 | $640.37 | $640.40 | $640.50 | |