| 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 | $79.43 | 9.623% | $87.0735 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.35 | 10.495% | $51.2144 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.27 | 9.594% | $159.2072 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.48 | 9.789% | $247.5522 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.68 | 5.237% | $198.5612 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.83 | 5.642% | $13.5539 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.73 | 6.247% | $112.335 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.77 | $869.4974 | $869.49 | $869.45 | $869.60 | |