| 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 | $80.99 | 10.259% | $89.2988 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.28 | 4.851% | $40.137 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.94 | 12.408% | $270.8358 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.99 | 10.243% | $202.8361 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.50 | 3.269% | $200.8582 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.89 | 8.350% | $224.1653 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.84 | 12.488% | $245.0439 | $245.04 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.43 | $1,273.1751 | $1,273.19 | $1,273.20 | $1,273.10 | |