| 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 | $78.36 | 10.741% | $86.7766 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.72 | 7.149% | $6.1289 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.79 | 8.192% | $10.592 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 12.264% | $40.8529 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.54 | 11.457% | $161.0999 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.96 | 8.287% | $75.7576 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.74 | 7.274% | $238.9421 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.50 | $620.1500 | $620.15 | $620.20 | $620.20 | |