| 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 | $78.43 | 10.326% | $86.5287 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.54 | 5.792% | $236.4874 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.79 | 10.197% | $15.1962 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.38 | 6.346% | $198.2077 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.94 | 9.551% | $21.8445 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.89 | 11.598% | $204.1016 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.35 | 7.612% | $8.9856 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.32 | $771.3517 | $771.36 | $771.40 | $771.30 | |