| 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 | $80.91 | 8.201% | $87.5454 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.37 | 10.520% | $179.4513 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.59 | 13.486% | $257.1479 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.36 | 6.737% | $164.7592 | $164.76 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.93 | 8.119% | $236.7049 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.69 | 5.565% | $203.4132 | $203.41 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.65 | 13.590% | $274.4902 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.50 | $1,403.5121 | $1,403.51 | $1,403.50 | $1,403.50 | |