| 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 | $83.91 | 3.865% | $87.1531 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.71 | 7.461% | $209.2373 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.49 | 3.210% | $133.6466 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.54 | 3.805% | $147.9636 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.75 | 4.363% | $171.938 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.59 | 8.834% | $150.833 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 6.442% | $246.8922 | $246.89 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.94 | $1,147.6638 | $1,147.66 | $1,147.70 | $1,147.60 | |