| 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 | $80.44 | 8.494% | $87.2726 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.53 | 7.672% | $93.1686 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.46 | 5.511% | $112.327 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.93 | 12.394% | $255.0557 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.82 | 9.647% | $174.1414 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.93 | 7.190% | $261.4686 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.85 | 6.641% | $251.5128 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.96 | $1,234.9467 | $1,234.95 | $1,234.90 | $1,235.00 | |