| 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 | $82.85 | 5.156% | $87.1217 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.81 | 10.329% | $32.8891 | $32.89 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.93 | 8.288% | $47.5709 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.32 | 6.489% | $17.379 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.30 | 5.818% | $245.8152 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.81 | 11.364% | $91.1069 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.96 | 6.729% | $264.6452 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.98 | $786.5280 | $786.54 | $786.50 | $786.50 | |