| 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 | $77.90 | 11.576% | $86.9177 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.31 | 8.857% | $51.5002 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.51 | 8.738% | $252.8267 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.46 | 13.118% | $136.2619 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.76 | 11.386% | $251.465 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.45 | 8.733% | $39.6332 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.41 | 6.138% | $41.829 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.80 | $860.4337 | $860.44 | $860.45 | $860.40 | |