| 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 | $81.43 | 6.502% | $86.7246 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 10.211% | $8.5744 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.61 | 3.656% | $82.5205 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.26 | 12.618% | $39.7091 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.86 | 11.677% | $14.3617 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.76 | 11.364% | $115.5513 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.67 | 12.340% | $213.0753 | $213.08 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.37 | $560.5169 | $560.51 | $560.45 | $560.60 | |