| 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 | $80.70 | 7.765% | $86.9664 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.65 | 3.134% | $118.2431 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.83 | 6.237% | $219.73 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.81 | 8.661% | $236.6745 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.40 | 10.796% | $75.7845 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.59 | 13.512% | $144.83 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.91 | 11.255% | $261.3491 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.89 | $1,143.5776 | $1,143.57 | $1,143.60 | $1,143.50 | |