| 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 | $87.27 | 8.151% | $94.3834 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.25 | 6.789% | $28.0321 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.32 | 4.196% | $75.3545 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.40 | 8.785% | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.41 | 4.347% | $248.7737 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.78 | 13.515% | $155.2658 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.25 | 11.549% | $244.5712 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.68 | $1,087.2307 | $1,087.22 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.40 | |