| 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 | $83.27 | 5.178% | $87.5817 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.82 | 4.369% | $209.5938 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.88 | 9.372% | $86.2726 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.39 | 8.626% | $140.5512 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.87 | 5.456% | $199.1747 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.57 | 13.570% | $136.9313 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.79 | 11.302% | $125.5375 | $125.54 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.59 | $985.6428 | $985.63 | $985.65 | $985.70 | |