| 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 | $79.83 | 9.601% | $87.4945 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.50 | 5.818% | $137.0343 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.83 | 7.237% | $95.2586 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.40 | 4.400% | $198.7776 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.82 | 3.406% | $188.0128 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.81 | 13.668% | $77.0783 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.76 | 6.714% | $202.5005 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.95 | $986.1566 | $986.15 | $986.20 | $986.20 | |