| 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 | $79.60 | 9.253% | $86.9654 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.75 | 7.450% | $33.0409 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.75 | 10.689% | $111.5192 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.41 | 9.409% | $218.1725 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.35 | 9.846% | $8.0737 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.48 | 9.624% | $170.4434 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.62 | 7.394% | $234.7848 | $234.78 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.96 | $862.9999 | $862.99 | $862.95 | $863.00 | |