| 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 | $77.33 | 11.204% | $85.9941 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.76 | 13.753% | $271.5967 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.57 | 13.712% | $47.2701 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.90 | 7.678% | $151.7183 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.94 | 7.501% | $183.7622 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.95 | 11.256% | $238.0322 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.57 | 13.130% | $69.6541 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.02 | $1,048.0277 | $1,048.02 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.10 | |