| 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 | $81.33 | 7.435% | $87.3769 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.89 | 4.310% | $44.7386 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.51 | 11.537% | $100.9521 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.94 | 3.288% | $170.3632 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.71 | 13.612% | $67.8377 | $67.84 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.40 | 8.509% | $46.0078 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.40 | 3.835% | $68.9464 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.18 | $586.2227 | $586.23 | $586.25 | $586.20 | |