| 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 | $78.88 | 11.231% | $87.739 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.67 | 11.584% | $92.2465 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.50 | 5.755% | $104.1687 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.94 | 7.265% | $190.8673 | $190.87 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.57 | 8.867% | $55.054 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.48 | 12.481% | $262.6206 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.49 | 11.725% | $259.7495 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.53 | $1,052.4456 | $1,052.45 | $1,052.40 | $1,052.40 | |