| 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 | $80.39 | 8.342% | $87.0961 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.88 | 8.192% | $172.9774 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.40 | 12.350% | $81.3414 | $81.34 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.96 | 9.169% | $160.4348 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.98 | 5.132% | $26.262 | $26.26 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.77 | 7.243% | $30.8538 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.28 | 3.790% | $50.1098 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.66 | $609.0753 | $609.07 | $609.10 | $609.10 | |