| 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 | $80.40 | 8.770% | $87.4511 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.96 | 6.270% | $158.2998 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.30 | 7.236% | $195.4912 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.96 | 10.417% | $141.2896 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.26 | 11.728% | $232.6847 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.86 | 6.241% | $227.207 | $227.21 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.40 | 8.445% | $212.986 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.14 | $1,255.4094 | $1,255.41 | $1,255.45 | $1,255.50 | |