| 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 | $80.37 | 8.290% | $87.0327 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.74 | 6.132% | $49.6061 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.86 | 10.868% | $24.2357 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.71 | 7.225% | $177.6825 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.99 | 11.786% | $255.9788 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.49 | 3.399% | $108.0416 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.55 | 3.857% | $37.9597 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.71 | $740.5371 | $740.54 | $740.60 | $740.50 | |