| 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 | $79.77 | 8.709% | $86.7172 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.38 | 3.492% | $19.0218 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.89 | 8.791% | $178.2976 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.69 | 5.723% | $185.7447 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.58 | 8.424% | $88.4523 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.57 | 9.756% | $237.6986 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.50 | 7.639% | $56.5105 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.38 | $852.4427 | $852.44 | $852.40 | $852.40 | |