| 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 | $84.57 | 3.152% | $87.2356 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.82 | 9.520% | $269.2221 | $269.22 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.98 | 10.690% | $37.6125 | $37.61 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.56 | 11.850% | $264.5924 | $264.59 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.29 | 12.449% | $166.7506 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.77 | 3.662% | $9.0912 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.84 | 7.651% | $154.8452 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.83 | $989.3496 | $989.35 | $989.35 | $989.30 | |