| 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 | $81.62 | 7.184% | $87.4836 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.85 | 5.340% | $41.978 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.99 | 6.498% | $220.4402 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.46 | 3.819% | $137.5186 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.84 | 11.476% | $187.1013 | $187.10 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.80 | 6.149% | $265.1602 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.31 | 12.504% | $220.8566 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.87 | $1,160.5385 | $1,160.54 | $1,160.55 | $1,160.60 | |