| 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 | $81.85 | 6.791% | $87.4084 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.92 | 3.178% | $63.8878 | $63.89 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.36 | 3.508% | $83.179 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.94 | 13.515% | $270.0976 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.56 | 13.598% | $6.316 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.32 | 7.594% | $53.0654 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.47 | 11.131% | $14.9693 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.42 | $578.9235 | $578.94 | $578.90 | $579.00 | |