| 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 | $78.92 | 9.576% | $86.4774 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.57 | 11.107% | $37.2986 | $37.30 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.87 | 4.815% | $163.3751 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.88 | 4.124% | $114.4115 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.96 | 7.589% | $127.9879 | $127.99 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.57 | 8.165% | $10.3514 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.92 | 5.569% | $174.1044 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.69 | $714.0063 | $714.01 | $714.05 | $714.10 | |