| 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 | $76.99 | 11.630% | $85.9439 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.39 | 8.759% | $187.4896 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.93 | 7.208% | $77.1147 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.62 | 10.442% | $44.8615 | $44.86 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.83 | 10.226% | $189.4013 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.67 | 3.549% | $14.1551 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.81 | 7.481% | $269.5731 | $269.57 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.24 | $868.5392 | $868.53 | $868.50 | $868.60 | |