| 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 | $83.82 | 5.165% | $88.1493 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.75 | 5.315% | $180.8785 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.61 | 8.349% | $16.9133 | $16.91 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.46 | 5.230% | $81.5112 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.83 | 12.134% | $242.0188 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.90 | 11.495% | $242.9476 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.69 | 5.769% | $200.6332 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.06 | $1,053.0519 | $1,053.05 | $1,053.05 | $1,052.90 | |