| 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 | $78.97 | 9.568% | $86.5258 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.77 | 8.298% | $12.7467 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.41 | 11.473% | $247.9271 | $247.93 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.55 | 4.660% | $166.985 | $166.99 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.93 | 10.826% | $224.8992 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.42 | 12.412% | $20.7063 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.31 | 5.749% | $244.608 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.36 | $1,004.3981 | $1,004.42 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.30 | |