| 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 | $77.62 | 11.344% | $86.4252 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.60 | 5.848% | $187.986 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.89 | 12.709% | $79.8994 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.30 | 9.646% | $188.9201 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.75 | 3.396% | $65.915 | $65.92 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.57 | 5.605% | $116.7674 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.55 | 11.344% | $146.473 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.28 | $872.3861 | $872.40 | $872.35 | $872.40 | |