| 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 | $76.79 | 13.294% | $86.9985 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.81 | 5.394% | $72.5216 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.70 | 10.375% | $84.6576 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.79 | 9.792% | $31.6091 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.35 | 12.227% | $91.2967 | $91.30 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.86 | 7.356% | $149.0745 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.72 | 13.814% | $11.0627 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.02 | $527.2207 | $527.22 | $527.15 | $527.30 | |