| 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 | $78.42 | 9.628% | $85.9703 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.26 | 5.768% | $39.4092 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.55 | 12.624% | $68.1938 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.75 | 9.269% | $71.8444 | $71.84 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.45 | 11.710% | $184.8242 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.80 | 12.541% | $48.1675 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.73 | 8.511% | $219.9844 | $219.98 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.96 | $718.3938 | $718.38 | $718.35 | $718.40 | |