| 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 | $207.94 | 4.743% | $217.8026 | $217.80 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.49 | 13.684% | $86.9569 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.44 | 4.840% | $18.2841 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.29 | 9.394% | $90.0203 | $90.02 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.53 | 7.588% | $28.5431 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.46 | 9.745% | $156.3427 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.63 | 10.512% | $187.4615 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.78 | $785.4112 | $785.40 | $785.40 | $785.40 | |