| 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 | $87.43 | 3.558% | $90.5408 | $90.54 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.79 | 5.315% | $214.6214 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.63 | 10.649% | $82.5773 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.29 | 7.176% | $170.7207 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.41 | 13.503% | $49.2717 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.70 | 12.210% | $60.2568 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.49 | 8.166% | $42.7148 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.74 | $710.7035 | $710.70 | $710.65 | $710.70 | |