| 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 | $77.70 | 11.791% | $86.8616 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.65 | 7.727% | $217.2315 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.92 | 3.631% | $40.3332 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.92 | 4.204% | $179.1475 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.62 | 5.371% | $199.8045 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.69 | 4.485% | $200.2873 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.91 | 6.514% | $229.9744 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.41 | $1,153.6400 | $1,153.63 | $1,153.65 | $1,153.60 | |