| 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 | $82.77 | 5.638% | $87.4366 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.76 | 10.236% | $177.2154 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.65 | 6.132% | $253.284 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.43 | 9.490% | $157.0415 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.58 | 11.811% | $129.2312 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.55 | 12.668% | $14.1398 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.48 | 12.145% | $111.5618 | $111.56 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.22 | $929.9103 | $929.91 | $929.95 | $929.80 | |