| 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 | $80.85 | 7.615% | $87.0067 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.77 | 3.104% | $247.2125 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.43 | 8.385% | $65.4971 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.47 | 5.838% | $186.7723 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.72 | 12.172% | $198.2304 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.52 | 12.351% | $247.7564 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.76 | 9.761% | $123.7665 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.52 | $1,156.2419 | $1,156.25 | $1,156.20 | $1,156.30 | |