| 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 | $79.99 | 9.646% | $87.7058 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.97 | 7.471% | $264.3464 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.78 | 9.412% | $191.2303 | $191.23 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.36 | 7.150% | $55.0322 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.29 | 12.708% | $47.6642 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.81 | 9.361% | $34.7877 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.86 | 13.309% | $180.0027 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.06 | $860.7693 | $860.77 | $860.80 | $860.70 | |