| 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 | $79.97 | 9.408% | $87.4936 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.96 | 4.490% | $159.8279 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.56 | 3.702% | $259.8357 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.49 | 10.376% | $83.3228 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.84 | 11.529% | $28.8191 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.76 | 5.822% | $109.8009 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.57 | 5.348% | $157.569 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.15 | $886.6690 | $886.67 | $886.65 | $886.60 | |