| 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 | $83.80 | 3.840% | $87.0179 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.58 | 12.773% | $128.0876 | $128.09 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.49 | 12.646% | $159.3828 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.54 | 7.765% | $246.2861 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.91 | 11.654% | $57.9596 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.66 | 6.525% | $251.0368 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.73 | 4.106% | $47.6077 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.71 | $977.3785 | $977.39 | $977.40 | $977.40 | |