| 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 | $82.49 | 6.505% | $87.856 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.87 | 11.304% | $144.5505 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.98 | 10.262% | $90.3928 | $90.39 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.45 | 4.655% | $182.5706 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.74 | 12.317% | $31.1567 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.95 | 8.140% | $149.1791 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.53 | 10.626% | $277.1513 | $277.15 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.01 | $962.8570 | $962.86 | $962.85 | $963.10 | |