| 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 | $79.92 | 7.625% | $86.0139 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.53 | 5.139% | $106.7476 | $106.75 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.49 | 8.437% | $69.931 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.79 | 8.301% | $222.8726 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.93 | 11.158% | $154.4318 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.88 | 7.590% | $216.1268 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.35 | 11.262% | $103.8631 | $103.86 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.89 | $959.9868 | $959.98 | $960.00 | $959.90 | |