| 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 | $77.60 | 12.259% | $87.113 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.38 | 13.162% | $71.7221 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.25 | 9.390% | $38.56 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.93 | 12.179% | $90.7865 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.85 | 7.414% | $43.8786 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.49 | 10.438% | $219.2084 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.99 | 5.234% | $8.4082 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.49 | $559.6768 | $559.68 | $559.65 | $559.70 | |