| 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 | $79.79 | 7.770% | $85.9897 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.55 | 3.636% | $143.5877 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.66 | 6.249% | $179.1996 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.28 | 9.358% | $52.798 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.93 | 11.286% | $272.5728 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.83 | 12.209% | $272.4771 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.50 | 4.651% | $257.9647 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.54 | $1,264.5896 | $1,264.59 | $1,264.60 | $1,264.70 | |