| 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 | $78.93 | 10.829% | $87.4773 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.32 | 13.346% | $30.9661 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.53 | 11.315% | $23.9661 | $23.97 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.63 | 8.737% | $50.7041 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.36 | 12.170% | $68.8275 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.37 | 6.780% | $208.6161 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.91 | 12.500% | $68.5238 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.05 | $539.0810 | $539.09 | $539.05 | $539.10 | |