| 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 | $83.88 | 4.230% | $87.4281 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.77 | 9.558% | $31.5198 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.98 | 3.870% | $77.8817 | $77.88 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.60 | 8.705% | $265.8924 | $265.89 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.30 | 8.855% | $23.1861 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.50 | 7.707% | $116.8621 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.32 | 3.689% | $194.2302 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.35 | $797.0004 | $797.00 | $797.05 | $797.00 | |