| 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 | $77.25 | 12.860% | $87.1844 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.90 | 12.784% | $165.6797 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.37 | 7.146% | $80.7559 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.43 | 9.789% | $259.5741 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.42 | 5.740% | $181.2595 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.87 | 8.403% | $85.4974 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.31 | 8.694% | $14.4672 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.55 | $874.4182 | $874.42 | $874.40 | $874.60 | |