| 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 | $82.68 | 6.238% | $87.8376 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.97 | 8.165% | $187.093 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.42 | 5.338% | $146.8622 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.62 | 4.260% | $48.606 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.77 | 7.822% | $172.2672 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.28 | 9.502% | $148.1343 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.69 | 10.720% | $68.3032 | $68.30 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.43 | $859.1035 | $859.10 | $859.10 | $859.10 | |