| 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 | $81.78 | 6.871% | $87.3991 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.80 | 8.541% | $60.5659 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.56 | 9.643% | $172.7535 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.91 | 11.801% | $16.6695 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.28 | 10.266% | $142.5519 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.44 | 11.862% | $124.659 | $124.66 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.58 | 12.250% | $229.6411 | $229.64 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.35 | $834.2400 | $834.24 | $834.20 | $834.40 | |