| 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 | $90.79 | 8.625% | $98.6206 | $98.62 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.62 | 3.150% | $209.0025 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.92 | 7.475% | $167.575 | $167.58 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.55 | 9.344% | $20.2833 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.84 | 8.480% | $95.2888 | $95.29 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.46 | 12.125% | $8.3645 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.49 | 7.451% | $135.9148 | $135.91 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.67 | $735.0495 | $735.04 | $735.05 | $735.10 | |