| 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 | $79.66 | 9.549% | $87.2667 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.71 | 12.711% | $42.5033 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.93 | 10.152% | $208.1102 | $208.11 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.74 | 6.166% | $78.2868 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.50 | 3.245% | $200.8115 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.79 | 5.484% | $44.0818 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.93 | 7.834% | $198.3391 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.26 | $859.3994 | $859.40 | $859.40 | $859.40 | |