| 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 | $83.44 | 5.238% | $87.8106 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.60 | 13.618% | $162.0193 | $162.02 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 13.606% | $159.7641 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.67 | 9.174% | $143.7494 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.71 | 3.231% | $208.2273 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.87 | 8.585% | $185.5392 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.78 | 7.820% | $195.9952 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.70 | $1,143.1051 | $1,143.11 | $1,143.10 | $1,143.00 | |