| 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 | $80.78 | 8.300% | $87.4847 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.71 | 4.762% | $12.2676 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.73 | 7.167% | $188.3246 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.49 | 4.600% | $72.6865 | $72.69 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.32 | 9.471% | $257.6072 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.62 | 13.757% | $167.9281 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.31 | 4.162% | $86.7774 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.96 | $873.0761 | $873.08 | $873.10 | $873.10 | |