| 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 | $87.84 | 5.500% | $92.6712 | $92.67 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.30 | 8.510% | $52.4103 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.26 | 8.814% | $208.1177 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.35 | 8.406% | $86.0202 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.76 | 9.195% | $188.6453 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.91 | 10.191% | $164.0854 | $164.09 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.28 | 10.761% | $35.7537 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.70 | $827.7038 | $827.71 | $827.65 | $827.70 | |