| 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 | $86.64 | 7.481% | $93.1215 | $93.12 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.59 | 4.730% | $165.044 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.52 | 10.113% | $98.5732 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.92 | 11.522% | $256.4114 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.39 | 11.293% | $59.4193 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.86 | 7.138% | $46.9907 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.94 | 12.248% | $268.2054 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.86 | $987.7655 | $987.76 | $987.70 | $987.70 | |