| 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 | $83.59 | 4.367% | $87.2404 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.71 | 5.664% | $232.1544 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.53 | 9.809% | $65.3693 | $65.37 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.51 | 4.506% | $93.5433 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.37 | 13.204% | $208.7142 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.34 | 7.320% | $127.0025 | $127.00 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.84 | 4.483% | $222.3816 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.89 | $1,036.4057 | $1,036.39 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.40 | |