| 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 | $79.27 | 10.505% | $87.5973 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.30 | 12.769% | $18.3813 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.38 | 6.429% | $252.6412 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.60 | 4.215% | $178.8329 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.56 | 12.233% | $244.1741 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.61 | 13.151% | $234.9128 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.73 | 11.564% | $274.1462 | $274.15 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.45 | $1,290.6858 | $1,290.68 | $1,290.70 | $1,290.60 | |