| 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 | $87.51 | 7.125% | $93.7451 | $93.75 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.55 | 5.214% | $20.5693 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.91 | 6.560% | $110.7265 | $110.73 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.78 | 12.297% | $161.4606 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.41 | 4.192% | $52.5232 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.64 | 3.805% | $66.0615 | $66.06 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.93 | 13.460% | $29.4202 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.73 | $534.5064 | $534.51 | $534.45 | $534.50 | |