| 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 | $82.43 | 5.800% | $87.2109 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.90 | 3.680% | $247.6915 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.67 | 13.769% | $138.4227 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.66 | 10.620% | $110.2439 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.25 | 9.671% | $158.2004 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.96 | 12.464% | $199.0163 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.72 | 7.717% | $262.5279 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.59 | $1,203.3136 | $1,203.31 | $1,203.30 | $1,203.20 | |