| 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 | $78.70 | 10.637% | $87.0713 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 8.556% | $52.4977 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.36 | 3.671% | $60.5024 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.27 | 5.218% | $197.0417 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.68 | 12.694% | $254.3278 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.70 | 3.219% | $16.2054 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.55 | 8.686% | $35.3773 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.62 | $703.0236 | $703.03 | $703.05 | $703.00 | |