| 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 | $79.48 | 8.568% | $86.2898 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.60 | 3.106% | $30.5194 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.44 | 6.256% | $189.6032 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.38 | 4.513% | $103.865 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.29 | 3.442% | $237.1822 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.64 | 10.194% | $92.1663 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.57 | 9.120% | $138.1132 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.40 | $877.7391 | $877.74 | $877.70 | $877.80 | |