| 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 | $82.89 | 5.576% | $87.5119 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.55 | 4.812% | $37.2607 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.78 | 5.483% | $63.0577 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.74 | 8.693% | $156.2353 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.56 | 5.316% | $52.1946 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.62 | 3.744% | $183.2327 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.50 | 5.508% | $218.9291 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.64 | $798.4220 | $798.42 | $798.45 | $798.40 | |