| 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 | $84.65 | 4.462% | $88.4271 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.56 | 9.603% | $14.8622 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.49 | 10.373% | $253.295 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.27 | 13.569% | $183.1527 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.64 | 12.288% | $278.07 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.95 | 9.438% | $218.8213 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.38 | 3.517% | $13.8506 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.94 | $1,050.4789 | $1,050.48 | $1,050.45 | $1,050.60 | |