| 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 | $80.97 | 6.834% | $86.5035 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.53 | 12.721% | $9.6151 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.31 | 9.781% | $85.9695 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.70 | 8.423% | $211.0996 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.58 | 8.746% | $120.2513 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.92 | 11.581% | $131.5763 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.69 | 9.543% | $51.1456 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.70 | $696.1609 | $696.17 | $696.15 | $696.20 | |