| 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 | $78.99 | 9.489% | $86.4854 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.94 | 6.448% | $75.5142 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.83 | 4.596% | $131.6131 | $131.61 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.87 | 10.720% | $174.7937 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.78 | 12.832% | $183.6679 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.29 | 8.329% | $104.31 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.59 | 8.481% | $29.9299 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.29 | $786.3142 | $786.31 | $786.30 | $786.30 | |