| 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 | $78.95 | 9.727% | $86.6295 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.29 | 5.609% | $227.3656 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.26 | 11.742% | $70.688 | $70.69 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.88 | 7.193% | $13.8065 | $13.81 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.67 | 13.551% | $42.7747 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.35 | 12.286% | $98.0818 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.90 | 3.746% | $256.1489 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.30 | $795.4950 | $795.50 | $795.50 | $795.50 | |