| 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 | $79.95 | 9.471% | $87.5221 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.88 | 11.619% | $27.7708 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.32 | 12.455% | $9.3563 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.88 | 6.189% | $38.1006 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.28 | 5.256% | $191.8606 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.26 | 13.748% | $134.5184 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 11.663% | $206.4537 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.46 | $695.5825 | $695.58 | $695.50 | $695.70 | |