| 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 | $8.78 | 10.335% | $9.6874 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.83 | 10.473% | $85.9811 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.98 | 6.745% | $249.762 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.50 | 4.519% | $89.3637 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.80 | 4.373% | $194.9688 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.36 | 7.241% | $72.2375 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.83 | 13.612% | $213.3974 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.08 | $915.3979 | $915.40 | $915.40 | $915.50 | |