| 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 | $82.77 | 5.800% | $87.5707 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.40 | 7.158% | $7.9297 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.80 | 10.453% | $173.1903 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.63 | 6.555% | $121.0784 | $121.08 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.70 | 8.335% | $39.7589 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.81 | 12.735% | $30.2243 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.70 | 7.144% | $220.3952 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.81 | $680.1475 | $680.15 | $680.15 | $680.20 | |