| 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 | $83.73 | 3.873% | $86.9729 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.40 | 6.590% | $188.0248 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.88 | 12.461% | $185.4257 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.70 | 11.297% | $183.3062 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.85 | 5.610% | $261.7544 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.49 | 6.445% | $148.4801 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.69 | 9.405% | $35.7645 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.74 | $1,089.7286 | $1,089.72 | $1,089.70 | $1,089.80 | |