| 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 | $84.35 | 3.719% | $87.487 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.98 | 12.309% | $143.7331 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.55 | 3.547% | $31.6336 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.35 | 3.557% | $36.6074 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.49 | 12.722% | $224.8691 | $224.87 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.30 | 7.160% | $185.7083 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.31 | 5.584% | $165.0384 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.33 | $875.0769 | $875.08 | $875.10 | $875.00 | |