| 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 | $82.67 | 5.827% | $87.4872 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.49 | 10.823% | $201.1327 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.32 | 4.567% | $54.7095 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.28 | 8.257% | $46.8536 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.81 | 7.659% | $257.1005 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.73 | 5.637% | $257.4691 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.90 | 9.479% | $273.588 | $273.59 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.20 | $1,178.3406 | $1,178.34 | $1,178.35 | $1,178.40 | |