| 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 | $82.40 | 5.620% | $87.0309 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.79 | 6.797% | $172.7869 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.48 | 11.861% | $106.8049 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.47 | 12.730% | $70.4224 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.39 | 12.199% | $13.9015 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.83 | 12.838% | $136.3422 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.58 | 8.638% | $173.3645 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.94 | $760.6533 | $760.64 | $760.65 | $760.60 | |