| 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 | $78.28 | 11.826% | $87.5374 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.39 | 11.668% | $41.7527 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.32 | 5.600% | $156.6259 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.44 | 7.286% | $7.9821 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.38 | 9.206% | $233.0238 | $233.02 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.63 | 8.872% | $19.1941 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.27 | 3.612% | $97.675 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.71 | $643.7910 | $643.79 | $643.85 | $643.80 | |