| 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 | $80.90 | 7.590% | $87.0403 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.72 | 7.170% | $58.6434 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.43 | 6.384% | $116.416 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.48 | 13.415% | $240.9842 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.32 | 10.244% | $180.0505 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.52 | 8.441% | $138.284 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.46 | 9.594% | $119.9616 | $119.96 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.83 | $941.3800 | $941.37 | $941.40 | $941.40 | |