| 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 | $84.26 | 3.524% | $87.2293 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.97 | 12.718% | $244.5642 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.59 | 7.460% | $248.8666 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.71 | 7.766% | $157.0258 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.57 | 3.437% | $111.2672 | $111.27 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.90 | 4.736% | $48.0738 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.72 | 6.382% | $261.4019 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.72 | $1,158.4288 | $1,158.43 | $1,158.40 | $1,158.50 | |