| 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 | $84.50 | 3.735% | $87.6561 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 5.199% | $42.0375 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.95 | 7.336% | $24.6336 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.60 | 12.748% | $165.2886 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.58 | 3.713% | $224.6216 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.89 | 4.601% | $103.4399 | $103.44 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.83 | 7.658% | $91.3263 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.31 | $739.0036 | $739.01 | $739.05 | $738.90 | |