| 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 | $78.28 | 9.800% | $85.9514 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.82 | 10.210% | $50.4982 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.44 | 8.202% | $84.8736 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.80 | 6.700% | $107.5536 | $107.55 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.99 | 8.665% | $42.3685 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.68 | 10.791% | $110.4365 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.31 | 6.846% | $207.6125 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.32 | $689.2943 | $689.29 | $689.25 | $689.40 | |