| 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 | $83.79 | 5.606% | $88.4873 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.31 | 12.469% | $80.2016 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.58 | 10.332% | $155.1047 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.75 | 8.850% | $253.3484 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.42 | 12.445% | $246.7268 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.63 | 13.615% | $17.758 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.87 | 9.102% | $185.3316 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.35 | $1,026.9584 | $1,026.96 | $1,027.00 | $1,026.90 | |