| 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 | $81.88 | 6.212% | $86.9664 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.29 | 7.249% | $172.9819 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.72 | 5.857% | $37.8121 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.92 | 3.682% | $67.3104 | $67.31 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.85 | 11.595% | $120.3552 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.74 | 10.689% | $207.8075 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.83 | 9.597% | $258.4626 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.23 | $951.6961 | $951.70 | $951.65 | $951.80 | |