| 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 | $82.40 | 6.343% | $87.6266 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.48 | 12.464% | $207.4736 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.61 | 10.869% | $33.937 | $33.94 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.40 | 12.131% | $196.6778 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.51 | 6.661% | $11.2101 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.77 | 6.642% | $252.4963 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.53 | 13.653% | $219.9527 | $219.95 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.70 | $1,009.3741 | $1,009.38 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.40 | |