| 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 | $76.85 | 13.458% | $87.1925 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.89 | 7.262% | $8.463 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.73 | 12.511% | $171.8381 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.85 | 12.656% | $193.5993 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.83 | 8.290% | $251.0487 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.88 | 4.305% | $189.7099 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.94 | 5.328% | $256.9371 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.97 | $1,158.7886 | $1,158.79 | $1,158.80 | $1,158.70 | |