| 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 | $79.50 | 9.640% | $87.1638 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.61 | 9.752% | $113.714 | $113.71 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.70 | 6.745% | $37.0405 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.76 | 11.534% | $24.2698 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.27 | 13.619% | $234.3619 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.92 | 3.168% | $147.4477 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.72 | 7.756% | $231.3737 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.48 | $875.3714 | $875.36 | $875.30 | $875.40 | |