| 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 | $81.80 | 7.382% | $87.8385 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.55 | 10.820% | $74.8589 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.82 | 6.384% | $142.3631 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.46 | 3.842% | $256.9674 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.83 | 10.464% | $217.4263 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.37 | 6.665% | $195.5916 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.36 | 6.334% | $197.1007 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.19 | $1,172.1465 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.20 | |