| 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 | $80.67 | 8.399% | $87.4455 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.39 | 7.560% | $199.4055 | $199.41 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.27 | 11.685% | $44.9755 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.57 | 4.330% | $176.9124 | $176.91 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.51 | 12.545% | $38.8393 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.57 | 3.489% | $87.5206 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.52 | 11.504% | $212.4374 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.50 | $847.5362 | $847.55 | $847.55 | $847.40 | |