| 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 | $82.86 | 5.310% | $87.2599 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.29 | 3.539% | $12.7249 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.64 | 4.218% | $9.0044 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.59 | 4.737% | $259.3183 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.96 | 10.848% | $246.0382 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.84 | 9.179% | $127.5647 | $127.56 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.76 | 7.333% | $16.9157 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.94 | $758.8261 | $758.82 | $758.75 | $758.80 | |