| 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 | $82.88 | 5.537% | $87.4691 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.58 | 4.258% | $78.7982 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.34 | 12.606% | $200.8215 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.91 | 8.263% | $110.3308 | $110.33 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.49 | 5.560% | $259.1392 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.98 | 8.686% | $56.495 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.26 | 13.741% | $175.4569 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.44 | $968.5107 | $968.52 | $968.50 | $968.50 | |