| 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 | $80.29 | 8.547% | $87.1524 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.27 | 12.360% | $187.9446 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.49 | 3.787% | $186.2873 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.57 | 3.191% | $162.5981 | $162.60 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.91 | 7.476% | $84.8093 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.37 | 4.277% | $239.1802 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.60 | 5.359% | $88.0801 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.50 | $1,036.0520 | $1,036.05 | $1,036.10 | $1,036.10 | |