| 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 | $80.94 | 7.815% | $87.2655 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.83 | 3.219% | $17.3718 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.66 | 12.108% | $213.7451 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.57 | 5.176% | $74.2227 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.38 | 5.846% | $93.5467 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.56 | 9.725% | $142.1597 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.69 | 5.639% | $228.9091 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.63 | $857.2206 | $857.23 | $857.15 | $857.20 | |