| 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 | $87.29 | 5.835% | $92.3834 | $92.38 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.38 | 4.493% | $163.4062 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.32 | 11.335% | $98.3311 | $98.33 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.67 | 13.871% | $20.121 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.68 | 4.445% | $236.7559 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.55 | 12.634% | $245.0353 | $245.04 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.81 | 3.514% | $243.0612 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.70 | $1,099.0941 | $1,099.10 | $1,099.10 | $1,099.10 | |