| 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 | $80.63 | 8.462% | $87.4529 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 3.595% | $36.5172 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.74 | 3.556% | $125.0335 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.37 | 13.372% | $54.838 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.56 | 11.291% | $274.3991 | $274.40 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.60 | 9.382% | $264.2669 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 3.463% | $244.0589 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.04 | $1,086.5665 | $1,086.57 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.60 | |