| 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 | $83.53 | 3.556% | $86.5003 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.29 | 12.243% | $47.4676 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.41 | 13.204% | $53.67 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.70 | 12.451% | $95.246 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.65 | 12.523% | $9.7332 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.43 | 13.696% | $215.3743 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.60 | 11.446% | $119.9159 | $119.92 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.61 | $627.9073 | $627.91 | $627.85 | $627.90 | |