| 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 | $78.27 | 7.670% | $84.2733 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.37 | 7.247% | $87.2669 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.53 | 9.726% | $162.976 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.54 | 8.574% | $106.9888 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.97 | 9.587% | $96.4037 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.79 | 8.341% | $47.4425 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.77 | 8.691% | $14.9668 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.24 | $600.3180 | $600.32 | $600.30 | $600.40 | |