| 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 | $78.35 | 11.393% | $87.2764 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.62 | 12.307% | $108.511 | $108.51 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.57 | 10.867% | $134.781 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.85 | 9.362% | $187.9386 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.66 | 13.229% | $280.4229 | $280.42 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.43 | 12.776% | $215.8871 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.80 | 10.351% | $163.0988 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.28 | $1,177.9158 | $1,177.92 | $1,177.95 | $1,177.90 | |