| 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 | $82.85 | 5.556% | $87.4531 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.85 | 11.102% | $58.7174 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.33 | 10.665% | $41.3112 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.44 | 10.405% | $21.4627 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.93 | 5.556% | $205.7603 | $205.76 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.30 | 11.542% | $213.3798 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.71 | 12.789% | $215.0999 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.41 | $843.1844 | $843.18 | $843.15 | $843.30 | |