| 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 | $78.42 | 9.611% | $85.9569 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.30 | 6.695% | $15.2574 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.44 | 10.791% | $75.8254 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.36 | 4.818% | $24.4855 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.96 | 9.445% | $97.3623 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.78 | 8.117% | $73.2817 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.31 | 9.353% | $216.8579 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.57 | $589.0271 | $589.04 | $589.05 | $589.20 | |