| 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 | $81.72 | 6.845% | $87.3137 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.50 | 3.817% | $61.7711 | $61.77 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.50 | 12.535% | $57.9555 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.45 | 4.552% | $246.1677 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.53 | 8.169% | $227.7282 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.78 | 11.375% | $98.8787 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.46 | 8.562% | $68.8934 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.94 | $848.7083 | $848.71 | $848.70 | $848.80 | |