| 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 | $83.46 | 4.833% | $87.4936 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.26 | 12.793% | $81.5042 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.36 | 3.488% | $242.5345 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.78 | 3.631% | $96.1488 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.80 | 6.745% | $170.5785 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.88 | 5.467% | $104.2858 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.93 | 7.749% | $201.4152 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.47 | $983.9606 | $983.96 | $984.00 | $983.90 | |