| 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 | $79.84 | 8.627% | $86.7278 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.50 | 8.697% | $32.0656 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.42 | 6.870% | $64.5709 | $64.57 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.77 | 6.390% | $30.6084 | $30.61 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.32 | 11.619% | $234.7571 | $234.76 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.97 | 7.564% | $149.4817 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.34 | 9.229% | $269.0747 | $269.07 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.16 | $867.2862 | $867.29 | $867.25 | $867.40 | |