| 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 | $78.78 | 9.770% | $86.4768 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.56 | 6.158% | $39.8729 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.78 | 8.527% | $210.3036 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.78 | 3.497% | $34.9613 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.74 | 10.858% | $173.7588 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.48 | 6.393% | $77.1136 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.50 | 3.571% | $103.0531 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.62 | $725.5401 | $725.53 | $725.50 | $725.70 | |