| 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 | $78.53 | 9.498% | $85.9888 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.85 | 9.198% | $266.2793 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.73 | 11.437% | $118.9367 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.68 | 12.603% | $69.4535 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.68 | 6.863% | $15.6875 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.88 | 11.636% | $163.971 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.39 | 4.625% | $244.1843 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.74 | $964.5011 | $964.50 | $964.55 | $964.60 | |