| 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 | $77.60 | 12.170% | $87.0439 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.37 | 13.339% | $21.9538 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.90 | 6.746% | $38.3218 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.47 | 4.222% | $30.7142 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.37 | 12.379% | $267.8778 | $267.88 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.39 | 13.572% | $259.3871 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.69 | 4.840% | $140.1606 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.79 | $845.4592 | $845.45 | $845.45 | $845.50 | |