| 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 | $80.90 | 7.728% | $87.152 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 12.222% | $87.0618 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.91 | 10.557% | $8.7451 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.25 | 11.382% | $200.7661 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.43 | 3.432% | $229.0295 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.30 | 7.657% | $186.5696 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.60 | 11.338% | $256.7454 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.97 | $1,056.0695 | $1,056.08 | $1,056.05 | $1,056.10 | |