| 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 | $78.70 | 10.856% | $87.2437 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.77 | 8.337% | $165.5064 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.68 | 8.536% | $138.5788 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.49 | 10.651% | $175.3708 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.95 | 7.143% | $267.8039 | $267.80 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.78 | 13.572% | $257.5586 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.96 | 4.671% | $245.935 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.33 | $1,337.9972 | $1,338.00 | $1,338.00 | $1,338.00 | |