| 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 | $80.63 | 8.447% | $87.4408 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.76 | 5.502% | $45.1127 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.70 | 5.132% | $5.9925 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.51 | 11.567% | $186.8859 | $186.89 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.82 | 13.274% | $24.7164 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.32 | 7.758% | $196.4644 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.65 | 7.825% | $95.5869 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.39 | $642.1996 | $642.20 | $642.20 | $642.20 | |