| 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 | $78.66 | 11.736% | $87.8915 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.45 | 6.285% | $136.5231 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.84 | 8.355% | $21.4976 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.72 | 12.638% | $87.5423 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.89 | 12.547% | $173.1986 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.70 | 8.626% | $18.1405 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.81 | 3.753% | $19.5159 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.07 | $544.3095 | $544.31 | $544.30 | $544.20 | |