| 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 | $82.72 | 5.502% | $87.2713 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.32 | 7.804% | $45.6227 | $45.62 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.45 | 10.363% | $95.4088 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.54 | 5.787% | $210.0295 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.56 | 4.329% | $87.1773 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.54 | 9.124% | $187.1913 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.32 | 11.209% | $87.0989 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.45 | $799.7998 | $799.80 | $799.80 | $799.80 | |