| 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 | $82.61 | 5.265% | $86.9594 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.50 | 5.741% | $175.0014 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.39 | 7.323% | $223.6504 | $223.65 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.48 | 6.335% | $48.3612 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.67 | 8.608% | $144.0902 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.76 | 7.341% | $121.0377 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.72 | 13.204% | $200.0541 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.13 | $999.1544 | $999.15 | $999.15 | $999.30 | |