| 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 | $81.57 | 6.697% | $87.0327 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.47 | 8.542% | $162.2377 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.92 | 8.346% | $131.012 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.81 | 3.193% | $119.5078 | $119.51 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.80 | 7.204% | $201.3291 | $201.33 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.72 | 11.230% | $113.1432 | $113.14 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.79 | 12.620% | $86.4809 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.08 | $900.7434 | $900.74 | $900.80 | $900.60 | |