| 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 | $84.55 | 3.245% | $87.2936 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.98 | 9.451% | $186.0448 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.81 | 7.141% | $253.7206 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.51 | 6.666% | $197.8761 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.77 | 4.275% | $180.1559 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.77 | 8.624% | $176.8073 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.95 | 4.621% | $14.5946 | $14.59 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.34 | $1,096.4929 | $1,096.49 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.50 | |