| 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 | $83.78 | 4.113% | $87.2259 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.43 | 9.353% | $249.7951 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.37 | 6.466% | $187.7741 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.90 | 5.725% | $58.043 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.66 | 7.197% | $12.4992 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.75 | 3.410% | $41.1055 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.81 | 13.235% | $8.8437 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.70 | $645.2865 | $645.29 | $645.30 | $645.20 | |