| 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 | $80.56 | 8.683% | $87.555 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.95 | 6.738% | $11.6878 | $11.69 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.82 | 13.574% | $44.0894 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.89 | 10.484% | $149.0319 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.52 | 12.326% | $237.592 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.51 | 10.556% | $92.3253 | $92.33 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.89 | 3.660% | $250.7432 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.14 | $873.0246 | $873.03 | $873.10 | $873.00 | |