| 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 | $82.50 | 5.628% | $87.1431 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.44 | 11.869% | $228.705 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.67 | 6.835% | $204.7706 | $204.77 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.47 | 7.599% | $52.1532 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.53 | 10.451% | $72.3785 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.50 | 8.402% | $179.4053 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.91 | 3.158% | $36.0125 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.02 | $860.5682 | $860.57 | $860.55 | $860.60 | |