| 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 | $79.96 | 9.248% | $87.3547 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.36 | 3.449% | $183.4771 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.65 | 3.731% | $240.2929 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.64 | 6.226% | $256.6845 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.50 | 8.120% | $242.7294 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.73 | 7.675% | $75.0818 | $75.08 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.90 | 9.226% | $116.7626 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.74 | $1,202.3830 | $1,202.37 | $1,202.45 | $1,202.50 | |