| 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 | $79.82 | 9.609% | $87.4899 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.32 | 11.474% | $48.2905 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.82 | 12.238% | $98.5674 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.51 | 13.765% | $54.0498 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.37 | 6.349% | $36.5522 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.32 | 3.507% | $39.6639 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.41 | 6.565% | $137.9058 | $137.91 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.57 | $502.5195 | $502.52 | $502.50 | $502.60 | |