| 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 | $83.26 | 5.123% | $87.5254 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.50 | 7.621% | $151.2075 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.84 | 9.824% | $230.4547 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.32 | 3.246% | $78.7973 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.26 | 9.116% | $138.861 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.35 | 4.221% | $218.1867 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.75 | 7.108% | $82.2054 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.28 | $987.2380 | $987.25 | $987.25 | $987.30 | |