| 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 | $83.26 | 5.354% | $87.7177 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.32 | 4.445% | $74.4902 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.43 | 3.586% | $101.9597 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.65 | 11.351% | $144.3666 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.94 | 12.205% | $227.7088 | $227.71 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.99 | 13.718% | $268.3631 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.91 | 10.725% | $243.4953 | $243.50 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.50 | $1,148.1014 | $1,148.11 | $1,148.05 | $1,148.20 | |