| 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 | $84.32 | 3.623% | $87.3749 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.37 | 12.391% | $231.9413 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.87 | 7.843% | $168.0949 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.81 | 7.457% | $211.4861 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.63 | 8.279% | $36.4142 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.48 | 10.425% | $274.384 | $274.38 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.97 | 7.597% | $260.3525 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.45 | $1,270.0479 | $1,270.03 | $1,270.05 | $1,270.10 | |