| 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 | $87.66 | 7.336% | $94.0907 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.93 | 7.847% | $72.182 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.53 | 11.625% | $28.4979 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.25 | 9.465% | $75.8045 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.62 | 8.415% | $184.9777 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.30 | 3.440% | $119.2663 | $119.27 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.78 | 13.262% | $12.2096 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.07 | $587.0287 | $587.03 | $587.05 | $587.10 | |