| 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 | $78.66 | 11.192% | $87.4636 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.41 | 11.721% | $37.326 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.28 | 8.392% | $179.1503 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.60 | 11.152% | $175.1756 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.97 | 13.785% | $281.0148 | $281.01 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.89 | 7.480% | $85.8658 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.28 | 3.352% | $59.2 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.09 | $905.1961 | $905.20 | $905.20 | $905.30 | |