| 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 | $86.40 | 3.156% | $89.1268 | $89.13 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.52 | 12.498% | $165.957 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.97 | 12.570% | $87.7708 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.87 | 6.302% | $18.9962 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.81 | 7.401% | $195.2658 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.78 | 6.506% | $237.2741 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 6.736% | $265.3991 | $265.40 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.00 | $1,059.7898 | $1,059.80 | $1,059.75 | $1,059.90 | |