| 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 | $77.54 | 11.477% | $86.4393 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.25 | 3.625% | $56.2166 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.29 | 9.500% | $108.7226 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 6.432% | $38.7306 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.66 | 10.103% | $86.607 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.26 | 8.454% | $115.2432 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.35 | 11.201% | $142.7265 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.74 | $634.6858 | $634.69 | $634.70 | $634.50 | |