| 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 | $80.36 | 8.291% | $87.0226 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.28 | 11.720% | $74.048 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.72 | 11.451% | $249.3382 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.84 | 3.301% | $219.8658 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.78 | 10.259% | $171.7615 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.91 | 7.555% | $122.5159 | $122.52 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.75 | 12.135% | $259.8729 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.64 | $1,184.4249 | $1,184.43 | $1,184.35 | $1,184.40 | |