| 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 | $77.91 | 12.112% | $87.3465 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.96 | 12.635% | $67.5359 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.31 | 5.734% | $229.7706 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.62 | 13.286% | $49.4154 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.79 | 6.177% | $39.0625 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.25 | 11.644% | $72.8477 | $72.85 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.91 | 3.866% | $9.2545 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.75 | $555.2331 | $555.24 | $555.20 | $555.20 | |