| 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 | $78.65 | 11.166% | $87.4321 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.75 | 9.204% | $112.2071 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.27 | 8.495% | $159.7806 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.55 | 3.107% | $52.1206 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.56 | 8.109% | $202.7692 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.56 | 5.730% | $33.3684 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.99 | 7.202% | $181.1607 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.33 | $828.8387 | $828.84 | $828.80 | $828.90 | |