| 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 | $77.95 | 12.236% | $87.488 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.59 | 10.479% | $112.2356 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.91 | 10.855% | $199.4392 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.30 | 3.483% | $31.3553 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.73 | 4.151% | $128.866 | $128.87 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.58 | 8.305% | $262.7263 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.62 | 4.763% | $165.1274 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.68 | $987.2378 | $987.26 | $987.30 | $987.20 | |