| 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 | $80.70 | 8.377% | $87.4602 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.36 | 11.404% | $115.1472 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.91 | 8.323% | $150.4715 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.91 | 6.543% | $33.9979 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.41 | 8.433% | $25.3842 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.35 | 12.122% | $206.6969 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.49 | 5.338% | $94.267 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.13 | $713.4249 | $713.43 | $713.40 | $713.50 | |