| 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 | $81.54 | 6.578% | $86.9037 | $86.90 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.86 | 7.847% | $74.2634 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.99 | 6.713% | $246.4964 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.67 | 3.808% | $200.0069 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.70 | 13.290% | $78.9631 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.49 | 10.607% | $233.9227 | $233.92 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.70 | 11.219% | $251.0213 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.95 | $1,171.5775 | $1,171.57 | $1,171.50 | $1,171.60 | |