| 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 | $84.43 | 3.246% | $87.1706 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.92 | 5.759% | $28.4703 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.54 | 4.526% | $15.1981 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.79 | 7.692% | $174.2349 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.64 | 12.329% | $131.0205 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.50 | 8.465% | $170.8324 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.29 | 9.253% | $137.9756 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.11 | $744.9024 | $744.90 | $744.90 | $744.90 | |