| 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 | 6.670% | $87.3414 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.48 | 11.684% | $147.959 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.72 | 10.252% | $26.1518 | $26.15 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.68 | 10.347% | $101.1661 | $101.17 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.83 | 13.551% | $249.6192 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.46 | 9.181% | $78.0207 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.45 | 6.507% | $88.8801 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.50 | $779.1383 | $779.14 | $779.10 | $779.20 | |