| 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 | $79.89 | 8.640% | $86.7925 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.55 | 11.259% | $23.9763 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 5.259% | $27.0937 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.93 | 8.435% | $144.1426 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.75 | 13.496% | $28.0903 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.90 | 9.106% | $36.9869 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.54 | 12.442% | $51.2061 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $364.30 | $398.2884 | $398.29 | $398.35 | $398.30 | |