| 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 | $87.75 | 5.522% | $92.5956 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.49 | 9.244% | $27.8463 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.97 | 12.537% | $83.2436 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.92 | 8.218% | $67.0086 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.57 | 9.855% | $215.942 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.64 | 13.174% | $159.1679 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.62 | 7.371% | $97.2996 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.96 | $743.1036 | $743.11 | $743.10 | $743.00 | |