| 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 | $77.88 | 11.638% | $86.9437 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.64 | 12.281% | $181.491 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.62 | 3.766% | $205.0624 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.42 | 10.225% | $15.8944 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.73 | 7.527% | $155.6238 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.98 | 4.251% | $117.7828 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.64 | 13.423% | $27.9474 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.91 | $790.7455 | $790.73 | $790.75 | $790.70 | |