| 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 | $79.97 | 9.412% | $87.4968 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.80 | 12.737% | $245.5412 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.83 | 3.500% | $91.9391 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.40 | 5.430% | $113.2318 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.70 | 3.440% | $199.3289 | $199.33 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.53 | 6.299% | $38.831 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.30 | 9.588% | $154.8478 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.53 | $931.2166 | $931.22 | $931.30 | $931.00 | |