| 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 | $78.95 | 10.178% | $86.9855 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.92 | 13.720% | $6.7322 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.57 | 12.380% | $250.1242 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.57 | 13.866% | $142.9815 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.34 | 12.659% | $140.0802 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.67 | 5.708% | $147.6424 | $147.64 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.43 | 13.746% | $11.8637 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.45 | $786.4097 | $786.40 | $786.45 | $786.40 | |