| 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 | $81.70 | 6.505% | $87.0146 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.62 | 6.567% | $17.7114 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.82 | 10.401% | $21.8815 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.89 | 11.302% | $179.0738 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.91 | 7.303% | $82.5267 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.68 | 5.467% | $227.4712 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.51 | 9.664% | $262.6562 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.13 | $878.3354 | $878.33 | $878.30 | $878.40 | |