| 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 | $59.94 | 8.727% | $65.171 | $65.17 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.78 | 8.132% | $46.2589 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.97 | 11.313% | $43.3787 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.79 | 7.683% | $86.9971 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.53 | 8.277% | $11.4016 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.40 | 12.385% | $175.7701 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.61 | 8.140% | $94.7415 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.02 | $523.7189 | $523.72 | $523.70 | $523.80 | |