| 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 | $155.25 | 5.192% | $163.3106 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.82 | 7.602% | $86.9639 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.37 | 11.432% | $77.3004 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.55 | 13.503% | $76.6713 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.99 | 8.682% | $77.1534 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.55 | 7.313% | $24.1991 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.93 | 5.568% | $84.3805 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.46 | $589.9792 | $589.97 | $589.95 | $590.10 | |