| 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 | $80.98 | 8.496% | $87.8601 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.77 | 4.135% | $198.6583 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.57 | 10.146% | $162.5425 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.64 | 8.691% | $226.7729 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.42 | 6.320% | $129.0937 | $129.09 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.31 | 7.849% | $131.9101 | $131.91 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.46 | 12.424% | $189.3895 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.15 | $1,126.2271 | $1,126.22 | $1,126.20 | $1,126.30 | |