| 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 | $77.88 | 11.689% | $86.9834 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.72 | 3.693% | $84.7379 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.71 | 10.761% | $96.0409 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.94 | 4.736% | $148.6623 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.88 | 12.584% | $71.9187 | $71.92 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.29 | 6.255% | $180.9416 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.30 | 3.499% | $166.9439 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.72 | $836.2287 | $836.22 | $836.25 | $836.10 | |