| 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 | $84.60 | 3.705% | $87.7344 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.39 | 11.500% | $218.9749 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.68 | 5.423% | $43.9403 | $43.94 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.67 | 7.341% | $159.5839 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.49 | 3.850% | $48.2799 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.33 | 3.590% | $130.8652 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.93 | 7.527% | $189.1723 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.09 | $878.5509 | $878.54 | $878.55 | $878.60 | |