| 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 | $80.33 | 8.498% | $87.1564 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.69 | 6.244% | $176.0357 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.97 | 11.124% | $145.5391 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.26 | 5.845% | $62.7237 | $62.72 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.83 | 12.546% | $87.5946 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.81 | 10.781% | $142.697 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.99 | 12.417% | $151.7517 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.88 | $853.4982 | $853.50 | $853.50 | $853.50 | |