| 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 | $80.87 | 8.584% | $87.8119 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.50 | 3.376% | $146.277 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.72 | 10.117% | $6.2987 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.36 | 13.736% | $272.2385 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.83 | 13.869% | $148.9748 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.63 | 7.527% | $198.5271 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.67 | 3.447% | $152.7602 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.58 | $1,012.8882 | $1,012.89 | $1,012.90 | $1,012.90 | |