| 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 | $84.57 | 5.726% | $89.4125 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.37 | 6.872% | $166.047 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.67 | 13.384% | $179.9064 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.90 | 6.726% | $221.8834 | $221.88 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.82 | 6.724% | $194.0456 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.89 | 4.529% | $251.7999 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.40 | 13.761% | $106.2528 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.62 | $1,209.3476 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.30 | |