| 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 | $78.25 | 11.844% | $87.5179 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.74 | 9.703% | $37.0138 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 6.814% | $265.3153 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.40 | 3.629% | $49.1201 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.73 | 7.858% | $211.1105 | $211.11 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.77 | 9.388% | $163.8304 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.89 | 6.107% | $48.6925 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.17 | $862.6005 | $862.60 | $862.55 | $862.50 | |