| 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 | $87.59 | 5.690% | $92.5739 | $92.57 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.59 | 6.235% | $176.9769 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.41 | 10.871% | $252.1317 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.43 | 3.694% | $186.0581 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.96 | 12.382% | $80.8701 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.65 | 5.235% | $212.2064 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.95 | 9.470% | $271.4309 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.58 | $1,272.2480 | $1,272.25 | $1,272.25 | $1,272.30 | |