| 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 | $80.89 | 7.842% | $87.2334 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.70 | 9.647% | $113.7039 | $113.70 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.70 | 11.772% | $67.8456 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.66 | 6.701% | $190.632 | $190.63 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.39 | 5.184% | $238.1261 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.65 | 12.747% | $238.629 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.51 | 13.536% | $209.4853 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.50 | $1,145.6553 | $1,145.66 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.50 | |