| 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 | $83.77 | 3.546% | $86.7405 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.38 | 5.619% | $35.2556 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.27 | 12.793% | $30.7587 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.36 | 12.855% | $168.5602 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.66 | 6.432% | $39.018 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.72 | 12.530% | $55.9499 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.62 | 11.744% | $87.8531 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $458.78 | $504.1360 | $504.14 | $504.10 | $504.20 | |