| 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 | $79.78 | 9.214% | $87.1309 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.40 | 10.469% | $7.07 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.71 | 12.555% | $150.4973 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.27 | 12.791% | $208.9679 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.76 | 7.152% | $207.6177 | $207.62 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.78 | 9.517% | $57.8031 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.94 | 3.224% | $189.8702 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.64 | $908.9571 | $908.96 | $908.90 | $909.00 | |