| 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 | $81.70 | 6.452% | $86.9713 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.42 | 6.739% | $14.3244 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.85 | 12.825% | $202.9158 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.83 | 10.432% | $15.2727 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.97 | 9.236% | $17.445 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.68 | 9.408% | $156.1033 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.85 | 6.581% | $264.161 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.30 | $757.1935 | $757.19 | $757.10 | $757.20 | |