| 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 | $78.26 | 9.857% | $85.9741 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.81 | 6.334% | $71.0417 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.75 | 7.264% | $97.3421 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.89 | 5.740% | $187.0435 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.59 | 3.517% | $53.4044 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.84 | 4.374% | $125.0818 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.63 | 13.473% | $161.8465 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.77 | $781.7341 | $781.72 | $781.75 | $781.60 | |