| 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 | $83.87 | 3.634% | $86.9178 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.45 | 3.197% | $224.4019 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.34 | 11.800% | $273.1721 | $273.17 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.48 | 7.296% | $85.2789 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.97 | 6.788% | $239.1731 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.93 | 10.429% | $99.3088 | $99.31 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.33 | 12.874% | $177.5847 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.37 | $1,185.8373 | $1,185.83 | $1,185.80 | $1,185.90 | |