| 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 | $82.43 | 5.504% | $86.9669 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.61 | 4.442% | $78.9686 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.98 | 5.672% | $50.7014 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.40 | 3.183% | $204.7151 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.55 | 13.560% | $160.7442 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.52 | 11.267% | $43.9727 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.31 | 7.331% | $265.4403 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.80 | $891.5092 | $891.51 | $891.45 | $891.50 | |