| 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 | $83.47 | 3.184% | $86.1277 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.79 | 7.115% | $258.9934 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.67 | 12.772% | $181.1908 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.68 | 10.776% | $21.8007 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.64 | 8.266% | $217.2249 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.83 | 12.687% | $91.0849 | $91.08 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 12.651% | $281.5261 | $281.53 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.99 | $1,137.9485 | $1,137.94 | $1,138.00 | $1,137.90 | |