| 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 | $82.62 | 6.828% | $88.2613 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.45 | 13.443% | $109.4158 | $109.42 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.64 | 8.861% | $56.2158 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.50 | 11.476% | $256.9522 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.66 | 8.724% | $140.9715 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.33 | 4.821% | $237.2414 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.33 | 12.327% | $276.6951 | $276.70 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.53 | $1,165.7531 | $1,165.76 | $1,165.70 | $1,165.80 | |