| 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 | $81.57 | 7.638% | $87.8003 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.68 | 6.795% | $257.0342 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.89 | 11.239% | $259.0645 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.61 | 7.284% | $183.0372 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.63 | 9.176% | $184.1035 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.84 | 4.634% | $181.8957 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.27 | 4.456% | $137.1194 | $137.12 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.49 | $1,290.0548 | $1,290.05 | $1,290.05 | $1,290.00 | |