| 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 | $77.88 | 12.684% | $87.7583 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.83 | 13.384% | $105.2544 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.73 | 6.644% | $31.7053 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.92 | 3.823% | $106.8546 | $106.85 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.80 | 3.249% | $37.9956 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.79 | 13.589% | $6.5768 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.30 | 6.758% | $51.5641 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $394.25 | $427.7091 | $427.71 | $427.70 | $427.90 | |