| 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 | $77.79 | 12.389% | $87.4274 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.44 | 7.343% | $16.5738 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.52 | 6.201% | $20.7304 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.80 | 13.217% | $166.2026 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.55 | 12.454% | $190.6658 | $190.67 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.72 | 12.312% | $105.2588 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.29 | 9.262% | $56.0405 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.11 | $642.8993 | $642.90 | $642.90 | $642.90 | |