| 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 | $83.50 | 5.275% | $87.9046 | $87.90 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.26 | 6.713% | $13.083 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.50 | 4.177% | $258.8798 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.75 | 6.136% | $150.4478 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.55 | 10.528% | $48.1349 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.40 | 12.165% | $150.7498 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.54 | 11.784% | $170.5153 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.50 | $879.7152 | $879.71 | $879.75 | $879.60 | |