| 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 | $81.96 | 6.625% | $87.3899 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.45 | 7.313% | $48.7738 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.25 | 12.612% | $177.0824 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.42 | 8.125% | $245.8979 | $245.90 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.72 | 6.258% | $177.1533 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.62 | 12.806% | $107.8651 | $107.87 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.38 | 10.787% | $231.9658 | $231.97 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.80 | $1,076.1282 | $1,076.13 | $1,076.10 | $1,076.30 | |