| 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 | $82.88 | 5.557% | $87.4856 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.84 | 12.747% | $16.7317 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.94 | 7.203% | $20.3042 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.69 | 3.582% | $148.837 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.79 | 10.540% | $151.2077 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.67 | 6.107% | $182.1539 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.81 | 6.827% | $41.4596 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.62 | $648.1797 | $648.18 | $648.20 | $648.20 | |