| 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 | $84.39 | 3.668% | $87.4854 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.63 | 5.188% | $252.062 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.76 | 13.231% | $264.6888 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.54 | 11.868% | $6.1975 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.56 | 10.765% | $112.4929 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.28 | 6.380% | $32.2119 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.41 | 11.709% | $104.3474 | $104.35 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.57 | $859.4859 | $859.49 | $859.50 | $859.50 | |