| 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 | $80.99 | 7.380% | $86.9671 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.93 | 5.356% | $148.4782 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.92 | 10.649% | $226.7419 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.28 | 11.236% | $6.9856 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.61 | 5.600% | $36.5482 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.38 | 9.852% | $38.8656 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.81 | 3.478% | $11.186 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.92 | $555.7726 | $555.79 | $555.80 | $555.80 | |