| 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 | $82.65 | 5.655% | $87.3239 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.40 | 12.324% | $191.4001 | $191.40 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.86 | 4.804% | $70.072 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.50 | 8.203% | $124.9745 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.64 | 11.778% | $54.3688 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.55 | 7.831% | $257.2309 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.40 | 10.848% | $105.749 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.00 | $891.1192 | $891.11 | $891.05 | $891.10 | |