| 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 | $80.52 | 7.702% | $86.7217 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.66 | 12.501% | $20.9927 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.82 | 10.678% | $70.6347 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.36 | 6.785% | $84.7446 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.59 | 8.558% | $27.78 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.25 | 8.430% | $27.3786 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.44 | 8.796% | $170.2005 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.64 | $488.4528 | $488.44 | $488.50 | $488.40 | |