| 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 | $79.35 | 10.267% | $87.4969 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.39 | 10.333% | $10.3603 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.37 | 12.737% | $82.7151 | $82.72 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.64 | 7.253% | $166.9286 | $166.93 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.27 | 5.646% | $234.8194 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.69 | 11.799% | $274.679 | $274.68 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.49 | 10.828% | $186.7341 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.20 | $1,043.7334 | $1,043.74 | $1,043.75 | $1,043.70 | |