| 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 | $82.77 | 5.774% | $87.5491 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.76 | 10.751% | $149.248 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.69 | 6.707% | $138.3883 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.27 | 5.468% | $24.5424 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.97 | 13.757% | $259.3318 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.72 | 4.408% | $168.8486 | $168.85 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.25 | 7.799% | $227.7254 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.43 | $1,055.6336 | $1,055.64 | $1,055.70 | $1,055.40 | |