| 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 | $83.79 | 4.267% | $87.3653 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.94 | 7.654% | $200.1718 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.29 | 6.363% | $73.6989 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.93 | 3.519% | $233.8805 | $233.88 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.44 | 13.400% | $161.527 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.46 | 13.154% | $268.6955 | $268.70 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.60 | 6.632% | $235.2302 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.45 | $1,260.5692 | $1,260.58 | $1,260.60 | $1,260.60 | |