| 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 | $78.49 | 11.188% | $87.2715 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.82 | 13.269% | $36.0422 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.77 | 7.116% | $235.4088 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.47 | 5.441% | $174.4732 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.50 | 3.845% | $20.2498 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.94 | 7.802% | $218.7734 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.42 | 7.454% | $7.9731 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.41 | $780.1920 | $780.18 | $780.10 | $780.20 | |