| 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 | $83.97 | 4.404% | $87.668 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.54 | 3.150% | $246.054 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.98 | 9.116% | $55.6273 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.27 | 6.296% | $168.2347 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.98 | 7.431% | $151.4562 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.27 | 12.235% | $249.4647 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.49 | 9.647% | $204.4807 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.50 | $1,162.9856 | $1,162.98 | $1,163.00 | $1,163.10 | |