| 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 | $77.31 | 12.500% | $86.9738 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.48 | 12.487% | $246.8865 | $246.89 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.60 | 8.135% | $268.8236 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.54 | 9.642% | $145.3195 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.61 | 3.831% | $112.7708 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.43 | 9.293% | $259.4944 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.40 | 3.405% | $125.5337 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.37 | $1,245.8023 | $1,245.79 | $1,245.75 | $1,245.80 | |