| 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 | $79.30 | 9.803% | $87.0738 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.97 | 3.288% | $84.6652 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.36 | 4.191% | $105.608 | $105.61 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.75 | 12.132% | $147.7339 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.62 | 8.619% | $261.359 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.68 | 6.767% | $32.7561 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.73 | 8.243% | $137.1764 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.41 | $856.3724 | $856.38 | $856.35 | $856.50 | |