| 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 | $77.71 | 11.824% | $86.8984 | $86.90 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.72 | 13.205% | $66.474 | $66.47 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.86 | 10.467% | $66.1255 | $66.13 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.43 | 9.284% | $60.5761 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.48 | 8.779% | $34.2436 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.60 | 3.646% | $147.7992 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.72 | 5.381% | $27.104 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.52 | $489.2208 | $489.22 | $489.25 | $489.20 | |