| 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 | $84.34 | 3.740% | $87.4943 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.68 | 9.503% | $23.7403 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.89 | 6.785% | $136.5673 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.47 | 10.686% | $190.9001 | $190.90 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.27 | 11.825% | $87.5254 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.41 | 10.267% | $97.4871 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.60 | 5.208% | $24.8291 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.66 | $648.5436 | $648.55 | $648.60 | $648.50 | |