| 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 | $82.84 | 5.421% | $87.3308 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.25 | 9.453% | $266.2444 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.51 | 9.714% | $232.0561 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.36 | 8.478% | $270.5007 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.76 | 8.526% | $156.017 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.98 | 7.719% | $120.6237 | $120.62 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.74 | 8.732% | $149.7675 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.44 | $1,282.5402 | $1,282.54 | $1,282.50 | $1,282.50 | |