| 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 | $87.36 | 8.342% | $94.6476 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.52 | 3.714% | $77.2877 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.52 | 4.872% | $55.0788 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.37 | 4.353% | $252.9204 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.70 | 5.550% | $175.9519 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.32 | 7.392% | $42.2265 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.74 | 13.686% | $38.3577 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.53 | $736.4706 | $736.48 | $736.50 | $736.50 | |