| 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 | $80.79 | 8.305% | $87.4996 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.33 | 13.387% | $43.4612 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.98 | 7.776% | $257.5631 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.35 | 4.608% | $172.9693 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 4.252% | $256.3974 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.86 | 11.220% | $32.0981 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.61 | 10.469% | $97.8866 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.86 | $947.8753 | $947.88 | $947.85 | $948.00 | |