| 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 | $83.37 | 6.475% | $88.7682 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.43 | 6.270% | $249.1288 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.91 | 3.775% | $135.8519 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.97 | 9.780% | $55.9549 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.42 | 9.479% | $218.323 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.83 | 12.125% | $150.0569 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.43 | 5.245% | $174.1068 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.36 | $1,072.1905 | $1,072.19 | $1,072.15 | $1,072.30 | |