| 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 | $79.99 | 9.132% | $87.2947 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.52 | 3.152% | $17.0407 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 11.257% | $81.5625 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.35 | 4.850% | $92.635 | $92.64 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.73 | 12.340% | $48.0029 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.56 | 12.520% | $22.0089 | $22.01 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.68 | 11.279% | $51.945 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $367.14 | $400.4897 | $400.49 | $400.50 | $400.40 | |