| 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 | $78.35 | 11.780% | $87.5796 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.40 | 12.685% | $28.622 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.55 | 3.763% | $240.2632 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.42 | 6.346% | $16.3986 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.51 | 7.333% | $47.7739 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.58 | 8.193% | $205.1123 | $205.11 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.87 | 4.353% | $117.7832 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.68 | $743.5328 | $743.52 | $743.50 | $743.60 | |