| 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 | $79.30 | 10.814% | $87.8755 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.25 | 10.862% | $12.472 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.89 | 9.720% | $184.2089 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.27 | 11.864% | $7.0139 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.99 | 4.173% | $19.7825 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.82 | 11.773% | $73.569 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.36 | 6.870% | $121.1478 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.88 | $506.0696 | $506.07 | $506.05 | $506.10 | |