| 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 | $84.39 | 3.535% | $87.3732 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.99 | 13.205% | $255.832 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.29 | 7.437% | $200.1444 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.55 | 12.660% | $26.5314 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.85 | 6.589% | $185.305 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.26 | 13.817% | $35.5792 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.79 | 10.152% | $158.3876 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.12 | $949.1528 | $949.15 | $949.20 | $949.10 | |