| 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 | $78.99 | 10.593% | $87.3574 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.70 | 9.362% | $181.2128 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.88 | 12.447% | $196.6473 | $196.65 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.99 | 7.274% | $242.4285 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.78 | 9.246% | $169.091 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.88 | 6.151% | $255.6965 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.80 | 13.280% | $147.0374 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.02 | $1,279.4709 | $1,279.48 | $1,279.50 | $1,279.40 | |