| 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 | $83.89 | 4.181% | $87.3974 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.28 | 8.535% | $13.3281 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.95 | 6.295% | $105.1789 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.59 | 13.369% | $44.8828 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.52 | 9.861% | $41.2198 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.60 | 12.209% | $19.7488 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.82 | 3.314% | $184.7461 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $468.65 | $496.5019 | $496.51 | $496.55 | $496.40 | |