| 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 | $78.99 | 10.636% | $87.3914 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.64 | 9.825% | $173.1281 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.82 | 8.777% | $79.2114 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.54 | 8.234% | $178.0882 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.40 | 4.560% | $5.6462 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.38 | 6.205% | $127.8496 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.94 | 4.122% | $30.1329 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.71 | $681.4478 | $681.45 | $681.50 | $681.30 | |