| 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 | $87.50 | 11.750% | $97.7813 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.38 | 8.613% | $52.547 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.73 | 4.813% | $116.0594 | $116.06 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.33 | 6.465% | $49.3252 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.97 | 6.752% | $198.5267 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.39 | 3.120% | $244.7966 | $244.80 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.29 | 8.690% | $138.3515 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.59 | $897.3877 | $897.40 | $897.45 | $897.40 | |