| 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 | $80.99 | 6.232% | $86.0373 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.56 | 4.600% | $127.1518 | $127.15 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.61 | 11.550% | $45.3005 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.75 | 5.404% | $99.8703 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.86 | 8.820% | $232.7225 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.32 | 7.765% | $202.943 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.41 | 10.369% | $242.1606 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.50 | $1,036.1860 | $1,036.18 | $1,036.15 | $1,036.20 | |