| 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 | $80.52 | 8.156% | $87.0872 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.76 | 5.624% | $110.6517 | $110.65 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.81 | 4.714% | $161.0606 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.93 | 10.295% | $265.7337 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.67 | 9.305% | $72.8736 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.51 | 6.522% | $218.9134 | $218.91 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.95 | 10.745% | $173.8143 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.15 | $1,090.1345 | $1,090.12 | $1,090.10 | $1,090.20 | |