| 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 | $79.68 | 9.787% | $87.4783 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.45 | 12.750% | $251.9399 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.72 | 10.208% | $194.7596 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.68 | 9.167% | $66.2425 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.77 | 5.536% | $199.2203 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.48 | 3.284% | $258.7058 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.85 | 13.227% | $229.681 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.63 | $1,288.0274 | $1,288.03 | $1,288.05 | $1,288.00 | |