| 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 | $77.81 | 12.345% | $87.4156 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.77 | 8.805% | $22.5988 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.31 | 5.189% | $259.091 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.47 | 10.326% | $98.7087 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.80 | 8.257% | $235.7837 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.47 | 11.711% | $93.2452 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.87 | 13.108% | $144.6312 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.50 | $941.4742 | $941.48 | $941.50 | $941.40 | |