| 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 | $82.95 | 5.454% | $87.4741 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.33 | 5.334% | $99.3616 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.35 | 10.469% | $62.2493 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.84 | 7.372% | $48.1456 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.33 | 7.616% | $254.3289 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.80 | 6.873% | $186.814 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.28 | 12.302% | $204.7041 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.88 | $943.0776 | $943.07 | $943.05 | $943.00 | |