| 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 | $85.25 | 3.714% | $88.4162 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 12.117% | $54.2198 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.88 | 12.289% | $17.8315 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.42 | 11.691% | $248.4231 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.64 | 3.507% | $37.925 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.54 | 9.118% | $172.9957 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.62 | 5.300% | $60.6739 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.71 | $680.4852 | $680.49 | $680.45 | $680.40 | |