| 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 | $87.87 | 8.679% | $95.4962 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.40 | 6.234% | $249.0125 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.97 | 3.167% | $222.8098 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.71 | 8.418% | $59.3155 | $59.32 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.46 | 9.748% | $7.0897 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.46 | 10.687% | $85.7382 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.31 | 12.721% | $8.2399 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.18 | $727.7018 | $727.71 | $727.70 | $727.60 | |