| 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 | $80.60 | 8.545% | $87.4873 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.60 | 5.640% | $127.4018 | $127.40 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.47 | 13.647% | $267.6046 | $267.60 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.92 | 5.461% | $247.749 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.65 | 13.397% | $34.7562 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.86 | 7.710% | $123.7157 | $123.72 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.89 | 10.206% | $12.0014 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.99 | $900.7160 | $900.72 | $900.70 | $900.70 | |