| 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 | $77.85 | 12.344% | $87.4598 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.45 | 4.820% | $17.2429 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.70 | 8.416% | $161.2146 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.50 | 10.469% | $177.3027 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.30 | 6.163% | $202.0282 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.88 | 9.385% | $17.3703 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.78 | 5.137% | $216.3509 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.46 | $878.9694 | $878.96 | $878.95 | $879.00 | |