| 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 | $82.77 | 5.635% | $87.4341 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.44 | 11.857% | $18.3893 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.34 | 5.676% | $28.8918 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.53 | 5.595% | $152.6165 | $152.62 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.93 | 8.794% | $19.5068 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.53 | 10.538% | $152.0229 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.66 | 8.669% | $225.662 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.20 | $684.5234 | $684.52 | $684.50 | $684.50 | |