| 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 | $80.58 | 8.271% | $87.2448 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.56 | 9.335% | $159.148 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.90 | 11.473% | $170.4422 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 6.295% | $54.051 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.35 | 10.798% | $38.0591 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.72 | 4.597% | $77.1089 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.70 | 13.357% | $266.0489 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.66 | $852.1029 | $852.10 | $852.10 | $852.00 | |