| 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 | $86.57 | 3.663% | $89.7411 | $89.74 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.62 | 5.808% | $178.4134 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.28 | 7.811% | $259.0483 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.26 | 5.643% | $204.1657 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.99 | 9.165% | $92.7793 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.76 | 12.325% | $218.7642 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.59 | 11.658% | $209.4592 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.07 | $1,252.3712 | $1,252.37 | $1,252.35 | $1,252.40 | |