| 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 | $82.25 | 6.478% | $87.5782 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.53 | 7.590% | $125.3746 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.69 | 13.184% | $17.7586 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.73 | 13.291% | $92.5927 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.89 | 12.806% | $269.4823 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.50 | 10.408% | $234.617 | $234.62 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.59 | 9.579% | $162.8234 | $162.82 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.18 | $990.2268 | $990.22 | $990.20 | $990.30 | |