| 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 | $78.71 | 11.555% | $87.8049 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.26 | 11.687% | $58.3676 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.90 | 11.753% | $278.1532 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.91 | 5.325% | $260.058 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.35 | 9.501% | $58.4188 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.72 | 7.797% | $68.6882 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.41 | 12.428% | $31.9408 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.26 | $843.4315 | $843.43 | $843.40 | $843.50 | |