| 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 | $77.58 | 12.168% | $87.0199 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.50 | 4.352% | $145.571 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.84 | 13.741% | $57.8259 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.57 | 8.805% | $20.2051 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.82 | 12.153% | $210.6458 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.32 | 6.158% | $157.4535 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.84 | 8.522% | $153.9276 | $153.93 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.47 | $832.6488 | $832.66 | $832.65 | $832.60 | |