| 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 | $81.28 | 6.697% | $86.7233 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.38 | 6.840% | $17.5004 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.53 | 8.745% | $96.2719 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.35 | 9.560% | $261.1363 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.27 | 10.866% | $56.841 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.77 | 6.862% | $100.2045 | $100.20 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.58 | 3.202% | $157.4656 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.16 | $776.1430 | $776.14 | $776.10 | $776.10 | |