| 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 | $79.62 | 10.600% | $88.0597 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.44 | 9.174% | $48.5169 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.64 | 4.417% | $25.7283 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.27 | 6.514% | $200.5339 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.65 | 4.503% | $246.2613 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.94 | 12.174% | $189.5068 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.78 | 4.395% | $237.7909 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.34 | $1,036.3978 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.40 | |