| 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 | 3.588% | $87.4179 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.60 | 6.629% | $125.3957 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.67 | 13.205% | $195.4711 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.61 | 3.833% | $244.6409 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.75 | 8.240% | $256.2582 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.38 | 7.447% | $18.6743 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.82 | 11.396% | $172.4633 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.22 | $1,100.3214 | $1,100.32 | $1,100.25 | $1,100.40 | |