| 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 | $83.97 | 4.164% | $87.4665 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.55 | 7.115% | $74.4985 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.68 | 4.835% | $124.4182 | $124.42 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.88 | 4.115% | $135.2246 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.75 | 3.458% | $255.2826 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.99 | 6.208% | $53.0934 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.68 | 3.426% | $139.2941 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.50 | $869.2779 | $869.27 | $869.25 | $869.30 | |