| 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 | $79.94 | 9.285% | $87.3624 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.87 | 13.536% | $199.6758 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.81 | 4.582% | $250.7981 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.84 | 11.347% | $79.9917 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.58 | 12.455% | $177.2066 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.79 | 6.811% | $157.856 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.88 | 9.769% | $99.7581 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.71 | $1,052.6487 | $1,052.66 | $1,052.65 | $1,052.80 | |