| 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 | $86.79 | 3.786% | $90.0759 | $90.08 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.31 | 5.778% | $262.6574 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.99 | 6.497% | $230.0229 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.70 | 12.137% | $111.8006 | $111.80 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.35 | 6.534% | $219.8329 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.70 | 5.410% | $16.5494 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.28 | 11.535% | $246.8046 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.12 | $1,177.7437 | $1,177.74 | $1,177.75 | $1,177.70 | |