| 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 | $83.94 | 4.330% | $87.5746 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.30 | 6.703% | $178.5141 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.61 | 11.687% | $47.5898 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.32 | 13.548% | $269.4721 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.47 | 3.659% | $259.6347 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.45 | 7.102% | $9.0501 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.57 | 10.171% | $89.8665 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.66 | $941.7019 | $941.69 | $941.65 | $941.80 | |