| 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 | $80.51 | 8.359% | $87.2398 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.71 | 9.614% | $171.7761 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.63 | 7.381% | $35.0384 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.96 | 8.676% | $204.2674 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.55 | 11.873% | $186.3245 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.80 | 3.120% | $257.5938 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.30 | 6.571% | $146.322 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.46 | $1,088.5620 | $1,088.56 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.50 | |