| 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 | $76.96 | 13.679% | $87.4874 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.87 | 13.102% | $188.7333 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.75 | 11.509% | $222.7392 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.77 | 11.532% | $158.1189 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.88 | 5.462% | $257.2007 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.91 | 9.240% | $7.5485 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.59 | 8.665% | $50.627 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.73 | $972.4550 | $972.46 | $972.50 | $972.30 | |