| 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 | $78.57 | 9.836% | $86.2981 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.81 | 9.445% | $68.7424 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.39 | 4.790% | $259.24 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.36 | 5.729% | $239.3282 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.57 | 10.764% | $43.8293 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.43 | 7.814% | $48.9799 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.89 | 6.860% | $10.5685 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.02 | $756.9864 | $756.99 | $757.05 | $756.90 | |