| 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 | $80.88 | 7.233% | $86.7301 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.78 | 5.519% | $43.0306 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.88 | 7.646% | $82.7582 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.88 | 8.845% | $14.0192 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.88 | 13.589% | $8.9508 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.90 | 9.406% | $85.2273 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.25 | 8.653% | $251.2601 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.45 | $571.9763 | $571.98 | $572.00 | $572.00 | |