| 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 | $77.79 | 12.583% | $87.5783 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.93 | 11.607% | $186.3056 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.78 | 12.261% | $158.041 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.48 | 6.419% | $258.0448 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.42 | 4.569% | $10.8961 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.68 | 8.720% | $205.1329 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.32 | 9.456% | $39.7544 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.40 | $945.7531 | $945.75 | $945.80 | $945.70 | |