| 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 | $80.45 | 8.816% | $87.5425 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.92 | 8.530% | $38.984 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.28 | 3.185% | $114.8243 | $114.82 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.30 | 8.683% | $178.5662 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.50 | 11.528% | $260.4179 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.67 | 5.158% | $104.811 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.65 | 5.507% | $26.0075 | $26.01 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.77 | $811.1534 | $811.15 | $811.10 | $811.10 | |