| 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 | $86.80 | 4.232% | $90.4734 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.50 | 12.330% | $198.2625 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.32 | 3.666% | $184.8572 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.75 | 10.184% | $58.1221 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.45 | 5.131% | $247.5309 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.91 | 8.170% | $177.3014 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.57 | 3.379% | $91.5628 | $91.56 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.30 | $1,048.1103 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.05 | $1,048.20 | |