| 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 | $82.49 | 5.650% | $87.1507 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.78 | 9.602% | $156.4897 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.42 | 9.588% | $211.9651 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.44 | 13.273% | $87.7186 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.31 | 8.216% | $146.4271 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.42 | 12.274% | $242.9834 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.81 | 13.594% | $119.0579 | $119.06 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.67 | $1,051.7925 | $1,051.80 | $1,051.80 | $1,051.90 | |