| 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 | $84.35 | 3.622% | $87.4052 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.80 | 10.462% | $80.4163 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.53 | 4.710% | $178.562 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.75 | 4.468% | $165.843 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.50 | 10.360% | $119.7406 | $119.74 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.54 | 7.539% | $157.5877 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.55 | 13.796% | $49.5582 | $49.56 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.02 | $839.1130 | $839.12 | $839.10 | $839.10 | |