| 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 | $78.41 | 11.672% | $87.562 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.66 | 5.222% | $88.0287 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.65 | 7.487% | $133.9825 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.99 | 10.504% | $56.346 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.43 | 10.648% | $159.8089 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.74 | 9.376% | $188.9361 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.57 | 7.555% | $146.8879 | $146.89 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.45 | $861.5521 | $861.56 | $861.60 | $861.50 | |