| 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 | $85.26 | 3.325% | $88.0949 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.63 | 3.634% | $17.2343 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.64 | 9.674% | $19.3465 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.80 | 11.391% | $77.7509 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.94 | 13.132% | $18.0332 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.68 | 4.537% | $241.146 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.99 | 6.275% | $170.0294 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.94 | $631.6352 | $631.63 | $631.70 | $631.50 | |