| 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 | $79.64 | 9.827% | $87.4662 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.71 | 10.199% | $39.3521 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.50 | 11.830% | $232.0473 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.54 | 6.255% | $191.8328 | $191.83 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.45 | 9.750% | $203.5314 | $203.53 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.74 | 7.114% | $76.8436 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.94 | 8.118% | $65.8871 | $65.89 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.52 | $896.9605 | $896.96 | $897.00 | $896.90 | |