| 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 | $83.35 | 4.437% | $87.0482 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.32 | 8.466% | $157.6228 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.87 | 8.565% | $127.9656 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.75 | 9.488% | $234.0306 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.64 | 13.395% | $128.8621 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.32 | 11.341% | $58.2536 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.45 | 9.671% | $178.1605 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.70 | $971.9434 | $971.94 | $971.90 | $972.00 | |