| 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 | $80.68 | 7.802% | $86.9747 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.64 | 11.326% | $50.8092 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.34 | 11.771% | $168.0365 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.69 | 12.374% | $140.1191 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.80 | 13.578% | $259.8665 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.77 | 11.135% | $128.661 | $128.66 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.47 | 5.666% | $57.5563 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.39 | $892.0233 | $892.03 | $891.95 | $892.10 | |