| 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 | $89.96 | 8.767% | $97.8468 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.59 | 4.357% | $16.2693 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.48 | 11.316% | $66.2108 | $66.21 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.35 | 9.801% | $187.046 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.84 | 11.133% | $268.764 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.26 | 7.288% | $83.9636 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 12.635% | $267.2829 | $267.28 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.78 | $987.3834 | $987.38 | $987.35 | $987.40 | |