| 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 | $82.62 | 5.548% | $87.2038 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.67 | 4.360% | $218.8116 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.81 | 9.373% | $218.5382 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.37 | 4.279% | $184.9597 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.31 | 8.423% | $188.9921 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.67 | 8.852% | $189.0433 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.56 | 8.124% | $269.8343 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.01 | $1,357.3830 | $1,357.37 | $1,357.40 | $1,357.30 | |