| 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 | $78.46 | 11.200% | $87.2475 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.65 | 9.536% | $271.2659 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.59 | 13.461% | $115.265 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.89 | 11.646% | $115.989 | $115.99 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.90 | 3.863% | $82.9865 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.66 | 12.643% | $162.9494 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.66 | 12.217% | $221.8081 | $221.81 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.81 | $1,057.5114 | $1,057.53 | $1,057.50 | $1,057.50 | |