| 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 | $84.72 | 3.125% | $87.3675 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.84 | 6.317% | $172.0634 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.53 | 5.658% | $167.4996 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.41 | 4.343% | $11.9055 | $11.91 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.94 | 6.188% | $48.7828 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.30 | 10.869% | $260.8748 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.63 | 5.284% | $48.0411 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.37 | $796.5347 | $796.53 | $796.50 | $796.60 | |