| 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 | $87.25 | 4.727% | $91.3743 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.65 | 5.278% | $34.3733 | $34.37 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.68 | 7.797% | $235.7305 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.64 | 8.859% | $77.9866 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.27 | 10.372% | $26.7873 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.97 | 8.429% | $29.2433 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.35 | 8.382% | $244.2388 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.81 | $739.7341 | $739.73 | $739.75 | $739.70 | |