| 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 | $79.92 | 7.590% | $85.9859 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.57 | 10.201% | $13.8523 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.89 | 11.662% | $132.755 | $132.76 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.97 | 10.828% | $158.4508 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.86 | 7.176% | $215.2737 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.70 | 5.646% | $36.6592 | $36.66 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.25 | 3.401% | $233.9448 | $233.94 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.16 | $876.9217 | $876.92 | $876.90 | $877.10 | |