| 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 | $82.32 | 5.722% | $87.0304 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.52 | 9.759% | $44.4743 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.61 | 5.628% | $84.0905 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.96 | 8.865% | $255.7892 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.94 | 6.733% | $37.2925 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.41 | 11.781% | $88.7653 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.56 | 7.486% | $41.4466 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.32 | $638.8888 | $638.89 | $638.90 | $638.90 | |