| 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 | $78.48 | 11.304% | $87.3514 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.58 | 3.203% | $60.4563 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.56 | 9.109% | $52.9833 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.97 | 3.597% | $148.1126 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.94 | 12.825% | $266.1993 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.42 | 6.863% | $174.6355 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.30 | 4.279% | $108.763 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.25 | $898.5014 | $898.50 | $898.50 | $898.60 | |