| 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 | $81.99 | 6.175% | $87.0529 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.70 | 12.809% | $138.4166 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.98 | 4.152% | $41.64 | $41.64 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.29 | 10.298% | $204.3712 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.54 | 9.794% | $48.9022 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.29 | 8.730% | $18.7994 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.84 | 10.417% | $104.7195 | $104.72 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.63 | $643.9018 | $643.90 | $643.85 | $643.90 | |