| 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 | $83.64 | 4.578% | $87.469 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.85 | 6.742% | $159.9529 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.77 | 9.548% | $24.9441 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.85 | 12.333% | $23.4214 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.32 | 9.291% | $135.8706 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.55 | 12.872% | $27.7101 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.82 | 13.784% | $152.2657 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.80 | $611.6338 | $611.63 | $611.55 | $611.70 | |