| 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 | $83.90 | 3.835% | $87.1176 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.86 | 8.588% | $42.1973 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.69 | 12.285% | $108.5684 | $108.57 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.25 | 5.215% | $263.3005 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.63 | 7.244% | $31.7764 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.51 | 13.853% | $138.3428 | $138.34 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.66 | 12.745% | $138.293 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.50 | $809.5960 | $809.60 | $809.60 | $809.60 | |