| 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 | $79.36 | 9.842% | $87.1706 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.26 | 5.672% | $170.4067 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.60 | 13.512% | $9.762 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.87 | 8.328% | $164.5177 | $164.52 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.77 | 10.295% | $207.1009 | $207.10 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.50 | 11.699% | $153.5861 | $153.59 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.99 | 8.560% | $229.0507 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.35 | $1,021.5947 | $1,021.60 | $1,021.55 | $1,021.70 | |