| 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 | $78.30 | 11.138% | $87.0211 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.83 | 4.170% | $44.616 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.46 | 8.153% | $6.9867 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.57 | 11.723% | $215.145 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.83 | 5.839% | $22.0463 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.86 | 12.188% | $198.4157 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.64 | 4.644% | $85.4314 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.49 | $659.6622 | $659.68 | $659.65 | $659.50 | |