| 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 | $84.48 | 3.284% | $87.2543 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.47 | 5.448% | $260.9522 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.84 | 3.742% | $128.4741 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.98 | 13.421% | $48.7483 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.41 | 9.500% | $37.679 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.40 | 9.198% | $141.3022 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.86 | 8.185% | $249.7559 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.44 | $954.1660 | $954.16 | $954.15 | $954.30 | |