| 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 | $82.36 | 5.603% | $86.9746 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.88 | 7.373% | $216.7646 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.41 | 5.531% | $179.8354 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.60 | 12.632% | $261.982 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.55 | 8.438% | $15.7777 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.87 | 12.472% | $143.8179 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.56 | 8.284% | $247.4939 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.23 | $1,152.6461 | $1,152.64 | $1,152.65 | $1,152.70 | |