| 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 | $78.48 | 10.860% | $87.0029 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.46 | 9.530% | $34.4581 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.98 | 6.656% | $51.1735 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.99 | 5.178% | $115.6853 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.38 | 10.451% | $19.1964 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.97 | 13.508% | $255.3589 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.31 | 11.801% | $7.0546 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.57 | $569.9297 | $569.93 | $569.90 | $570.10 | |