| 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 | $81.98 | 6.268% | $87.1185 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.41 | 8.504% | $124.1394 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.30 | 12.553% | $160.1629 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.40 | 11.506% | $17.1719 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.42 | 8.456% | $39.4997 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.42 | 7.495% | $95.0471 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.86 | 13.525% | $258.6781 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.79 | $781.8176 | $781.82 | $781.80 | $781.80 | |