| 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 | $83.30 | 5.396% | $87.7949 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.90 | 6.252% | $11.5815 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.39 | 6.139% | $102.3074 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.40 | 8.317% | $220.3168 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.35 | 12.135% | $277.3659 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.26 | 4.400% | $74.3954 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.77 | 5.642% | $142.3737 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.37 | $916.1356 | $916.14 | $916.10 | $916.20 | |