| 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 | $79.71 | 9.741% | $87.4746 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.91 | 5.570% | $27.3532 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.82 | 6.272% | $133.7114 | $133.71 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.69 | 10.673% | $9.6175 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.54 | 3.343% | $135.9374 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.95 | 12.639% | $117.0882 | $117.09 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.81 | 11.360% | $170.1692 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.43 | $681.3515 | $681.35 | $681.30 | $681.40 | |