| 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 | $87.32 | 5.538% | $92.1558 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.87 | 4.288% | $87.4663 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.80 | 13.217% | $20.1526 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.77 | 8.734% | $157.4142 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.76 | 8.167% | $27.8638 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.77 | 7.183% | $178.7491 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.79 | 5.552% | $206.6603 | $206.66 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.08 | $770.4621 | $770.46 | $770.40 | $770.60 | |