| 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 | $80.89 | 8.425% | $87.705 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.88 | 5.759% | $140.5326 | $140.53 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 9.255% | $236.6245 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.31 | 7.587% | $104.6929 | $104.69 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.38 | 4.686% | $142.7708 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.48 | 4.675% | $30.8582 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.39 | 9.352% | $20.1098 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.91 | $763.2938 | $763.29 | $763.25 | $763.30 | |