| 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 | $82.50 | 5.759% | $87.2512 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.60 | 12.700% | $280.1722 | $280.17 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.74 | 12.756% | $215.0708 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.94 | 7.666% | $224.9573 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.83 | 5.824% | $74.9551 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.56 | 11.118% | $126.1856 | $126.19 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.39 | 7.149% | $139.7116 | $139.71 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.56 | $1,148.3038 | $1,148.31 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.50 | |