| 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 | $79.70 | 9.179% | $87.0157 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.74 | 9.600% | $53.419 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.90 | 6.527% | $84.0498 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.47 | 12.551% | $160.3514 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.70 | 3.310% | $44.1134 | $44.11 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.39 | 7.113% | $203.9324 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.86 | 12.514% | $17.8447 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.76 | $650.7264 | $650.72 | $650.70 | $650.60 | |