| 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 | $78.25 | 11.619% | $87.3419 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.34 | 13.654% | $20.8441 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.89 | 13.293% | $131.2953 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.66 | 10.508% | $30.5665 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.47 | 6.576% | $85.7617 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.27 | 12.629% | $21.7036 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.70 | 9.308% | $174.5649 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.58 | $552.0780 | $552.07 | $552.05 | $552.10 | |