| 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 | $81.54 | 6.709% | $87.0105 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.25 | 8.506% | $161.9452 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.42 | 13.319% | $279.2407 | $279.24 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.91 | 6.587% | $189.6289 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.84 | 4.381% | $189.8064 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.57 | 10.244% | $11.6528 | $11.65 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.90 | 7.786% | $28.9944 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.43 | $948.2789 | $948.28 | $948.30 | $948.20 | |