| 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 | $82.64 | 5.765% | $87.4042 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.47 | 4.129% | $201.4584 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.68 | 11.777% | $35.411 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.51 | 3.364% | $79.0838 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.83 | 3.860% | $107.8378 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.64 | 13.600% | $135.911 | $135.91 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.79 | 9.538% | $270.3288 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.56 | $917.4350 | $917.43 | $917.45 | $917.40 | |