| 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 | $81.33 | 6.708% | $86.7856 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 7.419% | $38.9716 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.40 | 3.837% | $22.2211 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.42 | 6.535% | $263.5889 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.52 | 12.454% | $80.4271 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.39 | 13.838% | $150.7101 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.34 | 3.570% | $220.9562 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.68 | $863.6606 | $863.67 | $863.65 | $863.70 | |