| 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 | $82.72 | 5.114% | $86.9503 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.59 | 7.806% | $49.1488 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.62 | 6.310% | $14.4794 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.50 | 13.143% | $240.4289 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.83 | 10.220% | $13.039 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.43 | 10.416% | $242.2858 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.50 | 4.240% | $8.8604 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.19 | $655.1926 | $655.20 | $655.25 | $655.20 | |