| 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 | $78.63 | 10.851% | $87.1621 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.30 | 13.717% | $99.2749 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.81 | 4.221% | $19.604 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.88 | 13.624% | $225.9754 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.54 | 13.654% | $24.4811 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.45 | 4.232% | $102.6164 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.26 | 5.345% | $259.4226 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.87 | $818.5365 | $818.53 | $818.50 | $818.60 | |