| 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 | $87.88 | 9.540% | $96.2638 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.88 | 13.476% | $41.8499 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.70 | 12.539% | $64.935 | $64.94 | $64.95 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.73 | 10.864% | $17.4389 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.27 | 7.125% | $248.8192 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.37 | 11.677% | $48.4343 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.64 | 13.334% | $69.8591 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.47 | $587.6002 | $587.60 | $587.60 | $587.50 | |