| 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 | $84.28 | 3.510% | $87.2382 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.82 | 11.165% | $18.698 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.31 | 5.862% | $157.0039 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.29 | 12.250% | $12.673 | $12.67 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.63 | 6.121% | $226.7063 | $226.71 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.29 | 3.465% | $47.8939 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.50 | 4.398% | $174.8667 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.12 | $725.0800 | $725.08 | $725.05 | $725.10 | |