| 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 | $79.35 | 9.825% | $87.1461 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.80 | 11.297% | $202.3379 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.62 | 10.331% | $128.668 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.25 | 12.460% | $70.0064 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.62 | 4.451% | $226.2618 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.52 | 13.121% | $158.9576 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.58 | 12.473% | $85.0071 | $85.01 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.74 | $958.3849 | $958.40 | $958.35 | $958.40 | |