| 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 | $82.38 | 5.618% | $87.0081 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.63 | 3.300% | $82.2578 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.74 | 3.301% | $226.9936 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.67 | 4.591% | $59.2717 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.26 | 13.712% | $219.7598 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.68 | 11.117% | $39.6465 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.88 | 4.786% | $139.2396 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.24 | $854.1771 | $854.18 | $854.15 | $854.20 | |