| 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 | $77.90 | 11.357% | $86.7471 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.50 | 10.624% | $10.5093 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.27 | 6.144% | $63.973 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.38 | 12.400% | $22.9071 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.83 | 5.475% | $160.1427 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.44 | 9.425% | $27.8377 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.67 | 12.339% | $189.4822 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.99 | $561.5991 | $561.60 | $561.60 | $561.50 | |