| 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 | $78.78 | 10.450% | $87.0125 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.33 | 13.288% | $7.1711 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.55 | 4.221% | $75.6123 | $75.61 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.88 | 6.482% | $164.9193 | $164.92 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.97 | 6.806% | $156.9728 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.35 | 13.207% | $195.1123 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.81 | 6.518% | $43.47 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.67 | $730.2703 | $730.26 | $730.15 | $730.30 | |