| 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 | $82.88 | 5.146% | $87.145 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.99 | 4.591% | $7.3109 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.47 | 13.317% | $33.3945 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.67 | 10.325% | $86.7927 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.71 | 4.437% | $57.1375 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.97 | 4.770% | $221.0333 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.47 | 5.475% | $89.0947 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.16 | $581.9086 | $581.90 | $581.95 | $581.80 | |