| 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 | $84.52 | 4.712% | $88.5026 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.98 | 3.129% | $89.7016 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.45 | 6.407% | $94.117 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.65 | 4.130% | $184.9869 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.71 | 4.812% | $5.9848 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.79 | 6.568% | $15.7614 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.63 | 11.706% | $10.7573 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.73 | $489.8116 | $489.81 | $489.80 | $489.90 | |