| 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 | $84.33 | 3.467% | $87.2537 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.45 | 12.304% | $86.9794 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.78 | 3.664% | $227.8327 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.94 | 13.633% | $161.2907 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.48 | 11.151% | $240.6197 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.52 | 3.662% | $249.3278 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.50 | 6.461% | $65.4735 | $65.47 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.00 | $1,118.7775 | $1,118.77 | $1,118.80 | $1,118.80 | |