| 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 | $79.81 | 9.300% | $87.2323 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.32 | 4.740% | $187.8198 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.69 | 9.433% | $194.4515 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.98 | 4.540% | $244.6027 | $244.60 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.68 | 12.150% | $34.4076 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.98 | 7.298% | $269.2965 | $269.30 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.93 | 5.204% | $18.8631 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.39 | $1,036.6735 | $1,036.67 | $1,036.65 | $1,036.70 | |