| 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 | $82.30 | 6.508% | $87.6561 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.92 | 7.696% | $264.846 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.48 | 8.379% | $242.2054 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.99 | 5.583% | $146.7498 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.38 | 12.521% | $220.9687 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.53 | 6.555% | $31.4657 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.90 | 7.124% | $247.3493 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.50 | $1,241.2410 | $1,241.26 | $1,241.20 | $1,241.20 | |