| 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 | $79.81 | 8.835% | $86.8612 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.56 | 9.736% | $173.9974 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.35 | 10.643% | $161.926 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.50 | 11.651% | $25.1215 | $25.12 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.93 | 12.587% | $14.5575 | $14.56 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.83 | 5.276% | $150.3657 | $150.37 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.33 | 10.780% | $254.0518 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.31 | $866.8811 | $866.89 | $866.85 | $867.00 | |