| 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 | $82.88 | 5.614% | $87.5329 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.67 | 6.320% | $82.5787 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.77 | 6.841% | $90.5691 | $90.57 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.57 | 13.862% | $194.2144 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.76 | 6.358% | $15.6984 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.83 | 12.337% | $170.5613 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.54 | 12.706% | $271.103 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.02 | $912.2578 | $912.25 | $912.25 | $912.30 | |