| 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 | $81.60 | 7.375% | $87.618 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.60 | 7.738% | $85.7594 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.51 | 3.129% | $138.7188 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.33 | 8.815% | $61.2955 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.58 | 13.434% | $21.076 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.60 | 12.405% | $32.1478 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.60 | 13.864% | $224.9953 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.82 | $651.6108 | $651.63 | $651.60 | $651.60 | |