| 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 | $82.81 | 6.871% | $88.4999 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.53 | 5.640% | $240.3627 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.74 | 7.391% | $208.0593 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.29 | 13.629% | $225.3149 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.46 | 4.447% | $157.151 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.90 | 9.716% | $267.5973 | $267.60 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.79 | 11.627% | $72.3231 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.52 | $1,259.3082 | $1,259.30 | $1,259.25 | $1,259.40 | |