| 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 | $80.27 | 8.556% | $87.1379 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.32 | 5.262% | $87.7043 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.67 | 12.452% | $250.3969 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.90 | 7.410% | $40.7084 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.72 | 5.540% | $76.7487 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.83 | 5.553% | $230.9816 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.63 | 11.535% | $263.9253 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.34 | $1,037.6031 | $1,037.61 | $1,037.65 | $1,037.50 | |