| 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 | $83.97 | 4.494% | $87.7436 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.54 | 8.136% | $235.2391 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.41 | 8.137% | $156.1606 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.37 | 6.278% | $215.0748 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.36 | 13.631% | $46.9978 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.75 | 6.173% | $222.6979 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.31 | 6.673% | $113.4041 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.71 | $1,077.3179 | $1,077.31 | $1,077.30 | $1,077.30 | |