| 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 | $77.78 | 12.280% | $87.3314 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.84 | 4.696% | $21.8186 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.64 | 10.492% | $43.799 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.51 | 10.609% | $271.5562 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.42 | 12.496% | $271.5878 | $271.59 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.26 | 3.213% | $60.1319 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.67 | 5.320% | $159.7388 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.12 | $915.9637 | $915.97 | $916.00 | $915.90 | |