| 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 | $75.33 | 3.325% | $77.8347 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.27 | 5.239% | $207.605 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.33 | 10.639% | $260.3668 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.50 | 6.309% | $108.9667 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.92 | 9.527% | $106.1536 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.34 | 4.229% | $216.1084 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.27 | 10.112% | $110.4093 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.96 | $1,087.4445 | $1,087.45 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.50 | |