| 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 | $82.72 | 5.660% | $87.402 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.44 | 13.678% | $17.5519 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.99 | 8.289% | $113.6926 | $113.69 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.63 | 6.600% | $6.0016 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.42 | 3.842% | $257.9643 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.59 | 11.258% | $144.1792 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.53 | 6.443% | $52.7212 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.32 | $679.5128 | $679.50 | $679.50 | $679.60 | |