| 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 | $81.29 | 7.396% | $87.3022 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.35 | 4.247% | $59.7857 | $59.79 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.33 | 12.651% | $29.661 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.31 | 4.293% | $50.3839 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.87 | 3.170% | $171.1281 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.91 | 9.785% | $218.3733 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.99 | 12.440% | $221.4956 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.05 | $838.1298 | $838.13 | $838.15 | $838.20 | |