| 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 | $80.64 | 8.815% | $87.7484 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.55 | 8.737% | $145.2183 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.41 | 5.176% | $179.2304 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.26 | 4.135% | $85.6615 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.81 | 6.582% | $218.2906 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.40 | 13.177% | $249.4421 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.78 | 9.223% | $133.0118 | $133.01 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.85 | $1,098.6031 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.50 | |