| 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 | $84.46 | 3.333% | $87.2751 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.78 | 4.140% | $236.1687 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.77 | 3.329% | $21.4614 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.98 | 9.333% | $230.6708 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.37 | 5.701% | $140.9734 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.44 | 12.171% | $135.0988 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.88 | 4.607% | $80.4219 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.68 | $932.0701 | $932.07 | $932.00 | $932.20 | |