| 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 | $84.25 | 3.846% | $87.4903 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.31 | 3.656% | $27.2719 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.49 | 7.615% | $100.6093 | $100.61 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.94 | 11.554% | $140.4911 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.92 | 7.474% | $126.7333 | $126.73 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.69 | 8.364% | $73.3516 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.43 | 10.259% | $196.7351 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.03 | $752.6826 | $752.68 | $752.70 | $752.70 | |