| 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 | $83.40 | 4.324% | $87.0062 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 9.460% | $258.8729 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.90 | 12.587% | $66.3137 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.64 | 11.716% | $272.1849 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.91 | 7.258% | $22.4276 | $22.43 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.50 | 9.733% | $159.6615 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.69 | 6.291% | $250.5173 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.54 | $1,116.9841 | $1,116.98 | $1,116.95 | $1,117.00 | |