| 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 | $78.73 | 10.267% | $86.8132 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.40 | 11.762% | $96.5624 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.38 | 8.269% | $77.2824 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.93 | 3.517% | $30.9826 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.30 | 8.315% | $34.9857 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.27 | 6.709% | $68.5819 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.40 | 6.399% | $187.6878 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.41 | $582.8960 | $582.89 | $582.95 | $583.00 | |