| 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 | $83.40 | 4.320% | $87.0029 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.36 | 6.825% | $168.0998 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.76 | 13.687% | $154.3415 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.66 | 9.811% | $215.9543 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.78 | 4.533% | $33.2206 | $33.22 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.38 | 3.182% | $157.2287 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.94 | 5.382% | $63.166 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.28 | $879.0138 | $879.01 | $879.00 | $879.00 | |