| 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 | $78.72 | 10.750% | $87.1824 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.59 | 4.386% | $144.6686 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.88 | 12.573% | $30.2596 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.55 | 12.398% | $18.6019 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.75 | 11.673% | $15.355 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.99 | 7.684% | $60.2923 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.31 | 9.211% | $12.3518 | $12.35 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $341.79 | $368.7116 | $368.71 | $368.70 | $368.90 | |