| 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 | $80.80 | 7.696% | $87.0184 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.36 | 12.388% | $272.3836 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.80 | 12.109% | $47.9827 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.76 | 8.836% | $214.1457 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.96 | 4.674% | $222.9138 | $222.91 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.92 | 5.670% | $39.0134 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.84 | 8.191% | $155.6219 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.44 | $1,039.0795 | $1,039.07 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.00 | |