| 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 | $84.54 | 3.704% | $87.6714 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.76 | 9.699% | $71.0411 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.93 | 9.719% | $264.346 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.79 | 10.861% | $158.2984 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.72 | 4.334% | $87.3484 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.34 | 9.589% | $120.9205 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.37 | 13.299% | $121.6491 | $121.65 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.45 | $911.2749 | $911.28 | $911.25 | $911.10 | |