| 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 | $81.90 | 6.805% | $87.4733 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.27 | 7.787% | $158.7379 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.38 | 10.688% | $189.6971 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.58 | 11.381% | $214.4975 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.92 | 9.594% | $28.4068 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.71 | 3.871% | $137.8472 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.26 | 12.370% | $248.6299 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.02 | $1,065.2897 | $1,065.30 | $1,065.30 | $1,065.20 | |