| 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 | $81.90 | 7.247% | $87.8353 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.41 | 12.595% | $98.4193 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.67 | 9.685% | $115.9041 | $115.90 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.37 | 10.828% | $102.3718 | $102.37 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.57 | 13.511% | $250.3712 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.33 | 8.670% | $140.5429 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.53 | 3.205% | $75.8866 | $75.89 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.78 | $871.3312 | $871.33 | $871.30 | $871.30 | |