| 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 | $79.88 | 9.742% | $87.6619 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.86 | 6.643% | $199.2731 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.51 | 5.737% | $140.1121 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.53 | 13.241% | $139.8866 | $139.89 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.77 | 8.860% | $40.0278 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.81 | 6.873% | $244.5361 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.40 | 7.779% | $135.1549 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.76 | $986.6525 | $986.65 | $986.65 | $986.70 | |