| 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 | 11.529% | $86.8588 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.76 | 11.585% | $100.1587 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.54 | 11.107% | $139.4837 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.80 | 3.606% | $128.2642 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.82 | 3.630% | $183.2386 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.28 | 4.358% | $203.7903 | $203.79 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.63 | 7.454% | $220.9577 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.71 | $1,062.7520 | $1,062.75 | $1,062.75 | $1,062.90 | |