| 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 | $84.57 | 3.329% | $87.3853 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.64 | 12.705% | $220.4961 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.52 | 11.211% | $261.9241 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.45 | 9.493% | $106.7009 | $106.70 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.56 | 11.281% | $158.6422 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.53 | 4.104% | $188.98 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.55 | 12.644% | $274.3445 | $274.34 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.82 | $1,298.4731 | $1,298.47 | $1,298.50 | $1,298.40 | |