| 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 | $114.96 | 7.750% | $123.8694 | $123.87 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.58 | 3.667% | $7.858 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.61 | 10.800% | $276.5679 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.81 | 12.378% | $236.9041 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.43 | 7.872% | $175.2165 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.53 | 3.417% | $103.9651 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.77 | 6.550% | $62.6194 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.69 | $987.0004 | $987.01 | $986.90 | $987.10 | |