| 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 | $82.89 | 5.456% | $87.4125 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.52 | 7.771% | $234.4235 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.62 | 13.467% | $235.5802 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.78 | 13.508% | $197.2542 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.96 | 12.423% | $161.8442 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.88 | 11.808% | $135.1535 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.43 | 7.570% | $99.427 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.08 | $1,151.0951 | $1,151.08 | $1,151.10 | $1,151.10 | |