| 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 | $80.59 | 8.220% | $87.2145 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.46 | 9.430% | $102.2733 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.30 | 7.655% | $104.7483 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.99 | 11.421% | $170.463 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.95 | 10.462% | $37.5018 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.29 | 10.246% | $81.9018 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 7.394% | $5.6811 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.87 | $589.7838 | $589.77 | $589.75 | $589.80 | |