| 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 | $80.27 | 8.360% | $86.9806 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.48 | 13.542% | $85.7015 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.65 | 8.247% | $105.7032 | $105.70 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.29 | 11.642% | $78.4732 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.88 | 11.232% | $204.5334 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.61 | 5.789% | $16.5137 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.55 | 10.310% | $276.3817 | $276.38 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.73 | $854.2873 | $854.27 | $854.30 | $854.30 | |