| 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 | $78.53 | 9.472% | $85.9684 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.72 | 7.210% | $241.9944 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.32 | 8.616% | $270.8014 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.41 | 4.421% | $60.9923 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.66 | 4.741% | $238.4534 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.49 | 13.636% | $208.5107 | $208.51 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.77 | 7.125% | $176.5099 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.90 | $1,283.2305 | $1,283.22 | $1,283.20 | $1,283.30 | |