| 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 | $79.35 | 10.168% | $87.4183 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.86 | 10.234% | $271.0213 | $271.02 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.36 | 6.204% | $248.8997 | $248.90 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.27 | 8.392% | $79.4188 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.76 | 8.246% | $110.1511 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.40 | 9.308% | $35.4158 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.83 | 12.570% | $183.2977 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.83 | $1,015.6227 | $1,015.63 | $1,015.55 | $1,015.60 | |