| 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 | $77.81 | 12.419% | $87.4732 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 3.498% | $8.1556 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.70 | 4.746% | $17.4926 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.40 | 8.361% | $14.5204 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 5.465% | $180.1975 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.25 | 5.541% | $51.9789 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.60 | 4.842% | $59.3406 | $59.34 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $392.50 | $419.1588 | $419.16 | $419.15 | $419.20 | |