| 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 | $79.94 | 8.441% | $86.6877 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.65 | 6.874% | $54.1317 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.30 | 13.811% | $33.3466 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.48 | 8.823% | $197.492 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.39 | 7.629% | $185.5416 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.75 | 11.799% | $63.4459 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.77 | 5.789% | $8.2198 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.28 | $628.8653 | $628.87 | $628.90 | $628.70 | |