| 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 | $81.61 | 7.638% | $87.8434 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.29 | 12.270% | $8.1845 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 11.420% | $159.6314 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.39 | 3.787% | $18.0486 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.86 | 9.300% | $78.543 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.72 | 12.810% | $76.3949 | $76.39 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.55 | 10.864% | $270.0093 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.69 | $698.6551 | $698.64 | $698.70 | $698.50 | |