| 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 | $80.98 | 7.625% | $87.1547 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.84 | 10.798% | $118.3766 | $118.38 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.87 | 6.795% | $52.1907 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.75 | 9.517% | $57.7702 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.53 | 6.731% | $162.7968 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.90 | 5.768% | $60.182 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.71 | 12.821% | $107.981 | $107.98 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.58 | $646.4520 | $646.45 | $646.50 | $646.60 | |