| 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 | $79.70 | 10.243% | $87.8637 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.36 | 11.129% | $263.7758 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.54 | 6.189% | $254.3651 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.80 | 8.352% | $125.4716 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.33 | 9.760% | $5.8502 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.73 | 10.335% | $83.5567 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.81 | 6.213% | $17.8544 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.27 | $838.7375 | $838.74 | $838.70 | $839.00 | |