| 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 | $82.51 | 6.471% | $87.8492 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.70 | 12.320% | $72.671 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.64 | 6.323% | $218.6426 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.36 | 11.850% | $180.4812 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.89 | 10.452% | $237.3503 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.78 | 8.705% | $32.3723 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.31 | 13.839% | $168.8346 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.19 | $998.2012 | $998.19 | $998.20 | $998.20 | |