| 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 | $80.40 | 8.817% | $87.4889 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.33 | 12.749% | $19.5394 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.53 | 10.532% | $138.7508 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.51 | 7.338% | $10.2078 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.45 | 8.496% | $264.1335 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.44 | 3.599% | $26.3556 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.96 | 11.857% | $93.9151 | $93.92 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.62 | $640.3911 | $640.40 | $640.40 | $640.40 | |