| 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 | $81.31 | 7.332% | $87.2716 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.33 | 4.683% | $173.0724 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.31 | 9.383% | $131.5987 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.84 | 4.666% | $179.8581 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.25 | 6.810% | $39.7867 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.80 | 12.711% | $23.4439 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.35 | 3.256% | $254.3712 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.19 | $889.4026 | $889.40 | $889.35 | $889.50 | |