| 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 | $85.37 | 3.379% | $88.2547 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.94 | 13.685% | $179.5541 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.93 | 10.608% | $164.7285 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.79 | 11.311% | $134.4526 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.55 | 3.700% | $106.3444 | $106.34 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.82 | 6.793% | $121.5518 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.48 | 5.381% | $101.6716 | $101.67 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.88 | $896.5577 | $896.54 | $896.55 | $896.70 | |