| 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 | $80.75 | 7.820% | $87.0647 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.87 | 8.469% | $172.3247 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.29 | 3.458% | $228.9422 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.33 | 10.341% | $180.22 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.86 | 10.295% | $238.0828 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.38 | 8.177% | $138.8776 | $138.88 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.47 | 8.141% | $212.4646 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.95 | $1,257.9766 | $1,257.96 | $1,257.95 | $1,258.00 | |