| 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 | $77.97 | 11.358% | $86.8258 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.32 | 8.828% | $86.3224 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.42 | 10.528% | $8.2012 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.56 | 12.627% | $208.9907 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.52 | 9.692% | $6.055 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.41 | 12.167% | $109.2619 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.57 | 10.709% | $85.877 | $85.88 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.77 | $591.5340 | $591.54 | $591.55 | $591.60 | |