| 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 | $82.50 | 5.550% | $87.0788 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.64 | 10.421% | $269.0297 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.35 | 8.370% | $225.7889 | $225.79 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.56 | 8.680% | $253.833 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.30 | 8.568% | $209.8619 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.75 | 11.715% | $77.9212 | $77.92 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.60 | 13.260% | $180.763 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.70 | $1,304.2765 | $1,304.27 | $1,304.30 | $1,304.30 | |