| 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 | $85.48 | 3.181% | $88.1991 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.78 | 8.117% | $150.0448 | $150.04 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.72 | 4.723% | $171.4525 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.29 | 5.277% | $85.5797 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.79 | 10.321% | $56.032 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.67 | 9.165% | $208.1449 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.69 | 3.331% | $224.9413 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.42 | $984.3943 | $984.38 | $984.45 | $984.30 | |