| 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 | $79.50 | 8.201% | $86.0198 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.99 | 3.534% | $71.4281 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.97 | 3.151% | $187.7039 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.64 | 3.110% | $226.4708 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.31 | 12.131% | $94.5376 | $94.54 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.66 | 5.828% | $72.6615 | $72.66 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.56 | 9.515% | $231.6899 | $231.69 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.63 | $970.5116 | $970.51 | $970.50 | $970.50 | |