| 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 | $81.88 | 6.844% | $87.4839 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.86 | 7.488% | $113.7868 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.69 | 4.594% | $177.4856 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.58 | 8.426% | $139.4142 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.84 | 8.639% | $196.4628 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.36 | 4.735% | $239.1728 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.31 | 10.429% | $174.8201 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.52 | $1,128.6262 | $1,128.62 | $1,128.60 | $1,128.70 | |