| 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 | $78.56 | 10.817% | $87.0578 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.29 | 13.694% | $38.9857 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.95 | 10.176% | $86.984 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.99 | 5.274% | $43.1518 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.30 | 6.520% | $129.2088 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.36 | 4.621% | $57.9182 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.88 | 12.480% | $18.9866 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $426.33 | $462.2929 | $462.30 | $462.30 | $462.40 | |