| 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 | $83.77 | 4.329% | $87.3964 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.95 | 4.696% | $116.1602 | $116.16 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.44 | 3.525% | $205.435 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.67 | 12.699% | $268.9787 | $268.98 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.40 | 11.765% | $154.6828 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.35 | 5.718% | $96.5734 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.44 | 7.667% | $209.3477 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.02 | $1,138.5742 | $1,138.58 | $1,138.60 | $1,138.60 | |