| 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 | $78.83 | 13.184% | $89.2229 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.26 | 3.290% | $35.3872 | $35.39 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.64 | 9.791% | $223.5784 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.36 | 12.468% | $265.8294 | $265.83 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.50 | 6.769% | $264.2533 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.74 | 6.237% | $230.2581 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.94 | 6.573% | $174.7158 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.27 | $1,283.2451 | $1,283.25 | $1,283.25 | $1,283.30 | |