| 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 | $79.88 | 9.810% | $87.7162 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.59 | 4.665% | $87.4895 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.43 | 12.538% | $105.1443 | $105.14 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.71 | 12.432% | $71.6304 | $71.63 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.41 | 12.653% | $189.7189 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.62 | 4.643% | $168.0776 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.74 | 9.376% | $17.2158 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.38 | $726.9927 | $727.00 | $727.00 | $726.90 | |