| 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 | $79.78 | 9.588% | $87.4293 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.66 | 4.249% | $14.2404 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.44 | 7.289% | $238.6537 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.86 | 10.575% | $102.6799 | $102.68 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.50 | 12.275% | $139.7824 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.77 | 5.224% | $129.1835 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.78 | 8.777% | $266.2643 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.79 | $978.2335 | $978.22 | $978.30 | $978.30 | |