| 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 | $79.40 | 9.335% | $86.812 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.46 | 10.399% | $220.2018 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.82 | 8.664% | $78.0425 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.65 | 11.327% | $63.0667 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.38 | 4.157% | $185.7953 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.82 | 9.345% | $32.6067 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.97 | 3.814% | $135.9652 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.50 | $802.4902 | $802.50 | $802.45 | $802.50 | |