| 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 | $77.89 | 12.685% | $87.7703 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.34 | 6.165% | $53.4435 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.45 | 7.545% | $51.0301 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.90 | 6.198% | $44.497 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.86 | 10.254% | $85.8438 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.84 | 13.562% | $284.8589 | $284.86 | $284.85 | $284.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.42 | 8.421% | $169.5921 | $169.59 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.70 | $777.0357 | $777.03 | $777.05 | $777.00 | |