| 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 | $78.40 | 9.685% | $85.993 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.62 | 7.371% | $143.4691 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.49 | 9.682% | $128.8654 | $128.87 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.79 | 6.391% | $208.3029 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.35 | 5.787% | $152.7035 | $152.70 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.33 | 5.512% | $156.5059 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.61 | 10.756% | $114.7543 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.59 | $990.5941 | $990.59 | $990.55 | $990.70 | |