| 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 | $78.76 | 10.827% | $87.2873 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.33 | 11.102% | $239.2359 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.88 | 9.780% | $98.6703 | $98.67 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.77 | 5.686% | $180.48 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.59 | 9.350% | $162.4832 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.57 | 3.868% | $60.8355 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.41 | 10.183% | $260.4836 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.31 | $1,089.4758 | $1,089.48 | $1,089.55 | $1,089.50 | |