| 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 | $77.55 | 12.634% | $87.3477 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.36 | 5.673% | $62.7275 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.67 | 10.402% | $177.3829 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.28 | 12.695% | $123.1531 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.34 | 8.723% | $86.2608 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.93 | 3.327% | $49.5246 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.40 | 7.297% | $48.7128 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.53 | $635.1094 | $635.10 | $635.10 | $635.10 | |