| 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 | $80.68 | 7.800% | $86.973 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.37 | 9.320% | $78.0217 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.26 | 5.701% | $192.6506 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.53 | 9.701% | $40.0738 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.30 | 4.328% | $153.6751 | $153.68 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.81 | 6.271% | $77.3759 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.83 | 9.262% | $75.205 | $75.21 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.78 | $703.9751 | $703.98 | $703.95 | $704.10 | |