| 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 | $76.61 | 13.859% | $87.2274 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.74 | 4.506% | $18.5394 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.73 | 10.561% | $249.5693 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.62 | 3.117% | $44.9796 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.87 | 7.449% | $177.1512 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.94 | 11.178% | $231.1835 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.98 | 12.510% | $115.8628 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.49 | $924.5132 | $924.51 | $924.55 | $924.60 | |