| 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 | $79.92 | 9.125% | $87.2127 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.64 | 4.805% | $32.1123 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.62 | 8.726% | $18.0703 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.66 | 7.738% | $182.7883 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.65 | 3.493% | $225.2525 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.93 | 3.340% | $84.6665 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.46 | 5.331% | $189.027 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.88 | $819.1296 | $819.13 | $819.10 | $819.20 | |