| 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 | $84.64 | 3.741% | $87.8064 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.84 | 12.153% | $62.6262 | $62.63 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.85 | 9.515% | $10.7872 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.89 | 3.145% | $22.5784 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 10.846% | $257.8278 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.28 | 5.122% | $188.4627 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.65 | 7.739% | $218.3331 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.75 | $848.4218 | $848.43 | $848.50 | $848.40 | |