| 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 | $80.40 | 8.301% | $87.074 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.73 | 7.716% | $49.2585 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.41 | 10.123% | $188.7618 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.95 | 8.645% | $81.4294 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.82 | 3.407% | $212.8323 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.60 | 4.654% | $94.8165 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.43 | 9.625% | $215.3364 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.34 | $929.5089 | $929.51 | $929.50 | $929.50 | |