| 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 | $84.43 | 3.482% | $87.3699 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.29 | 4.642% | $174.0092 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.57 | 10.236% | $55.7463 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.66 | 3.733% | $136.5749 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.55 | 5.160% | $238.24 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.51 | 3.430% | $153.6039 | $153.60 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.73 | 7.620% | $20.1572 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.74 | $865.7014 | $865.70 | $865.65 | $865.70 | |