| 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 | $81.37 | 7.227% | $87.2506 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.92 | 9.543% | $206.9486 | $206.95 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.63 | 8.799% | $198.6996 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.47 | 3.738% | $244.2719 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.70 | 13.483% | $88.1763 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.25 | 7.782% | $95.1176 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.96 | 7.615% | $263.6137 | $263.61 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.30 | $1,184.0783 | $1,184.08 | $1,184.05 | $1,184.10 | |