| 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 | $81.33 | 7.183% | $87.1719 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.55 | 11.493% | $163.393 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.32 | 12.813% | $115.4303 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.88 | 12.480% | $23.4858 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.27 | 11.463% | $242.1757 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.94 | 12.795% | $242.4416 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.91 | 8.456% | $185.3621 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.20 | $1,059.4604 | $1,059.46 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.50 | |