| 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 | $83.73 | 4.470% | $87.4727 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.28 | 7.818% | $44.5073 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.91 | 4.106% | $89.4375 | $89.44 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.84 | 7.418% | $30.9794 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.41 | 9.391% | $219.2305 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.32 | 13.718% | $49.2626 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.44 | 8.148% | $265.4385 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.93 | $786.3285 | $786.33 | $786.35 | $786.30 | |