| 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 | $82.83 | 5.511% | $87.3948 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.62 | 8.438% | $53.8069 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.93 | 3.635% | $63.1448 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.85 | 7.845% | $197.1946 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.25 | 13.642% | $112.7897 | $112.79 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.95 | 13.719% | $81.8208 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.68 | 12.125% | $127.4637 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.11 | $723.6153 | $723.60 | $723.60 | $723.60 | |