| 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 | $84.47 | 3.430% | $87.3673 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.41 | 11.769% | $228.467 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.88 | 11.665% | $261.1621 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.53 | 11.367% | $226.6653 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.41 | 3.418% | $247.593 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.89 | 6.337% | $237.0145 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.36 | 7.779% | $5.777 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.95 | $1,294.0462 | $1,294.05 | $1,294.00 | $1,294.20 | |