| 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 | $75.61 | 8.675% | $82.1692 | $82.17 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.69 | 13.524% | $249.4009 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.39 | 9.280% | $104.2422 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.85 | 6.311% | $157.1808 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.73 | 9.355% | $162.6437 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.80 | 4.614% | $186.0037 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.50 | 4.311% | $145.5138 | $145.51 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.57 | $1,087.1543 | $1,087.14 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.10 | |