| 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 | $82.95 | 5.154% | $87.2252 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.28 | 7.472% | $9.9734 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.38 | 3.540% | $28.3493 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.41 | 4.327% | $51.548 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.80 | 13.719% | $282.9329 | $282.93 | $282.95 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.67 | 4.469% | $64.426 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.86 | 10.331% | $104.66 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.35 | $629.1148 | $629.12 | $629.15 | $629.00 | |