| 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 | $70.44 | 6.293% | $74.8728 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.88 | 12.806% | $88.9814 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.25 | 6.210% | $138.3385 | $138.34 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.51 | 7.398% | $234.6754 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.26 | 12.404% | $175.6425 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.62 | 5.508% | $158.9161 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.53 | 10.478% | $218.2272 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.49 | $1,089.6539 | $1,089.66 | $1,089.70 | $1,089.60 | |