| 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 | $81.43 | 7.438% | $87.4868 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.72 | 5.195% | $74.3939 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.54 | 13.245% | $182.936 | $182.94 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.73 | 5.825% | $202.8983 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.92 | 10.326% | $83.7595 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.59 | 6.293% | $231.2829 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.57 | 12.635% | $117.7824 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.50 | $980.5398 | $980.54 | $980.60 | $980.60 | |