| 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 | $77.25 | 13.343% | $87.5575 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.83 | 5.203% | $164.9899 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.32 | 10.244% | $62.0894 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.30 | 12.133% | $210.0251 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.90 | 4.787% | $256.6234 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.57 | 9.660% | $261.6159 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.27 | 5.549% | $188.1622 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.44 | $1,231.0634 | $1,231.07 | $1,231.05 | $1,231.10 | |