| 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 | $84.39 | 3.439% | $87.2922 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.42 | 8.326% | $92.5321 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.51 | 10.589% | $201.836 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.49 | 8.258% | $113.1188 | $113.12 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.31 | 7.796% | $42.3746 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.42 | 13.813% | $131.363 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.25 | 4.797% | $165.8413 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.79 | $834.3580 | $834.35 | $834.35 | $834.30 | |