| 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 | $81.38 | 8.599% | $88.3779 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.78 | 7.755% | $268.0729 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.84 | 6.874% | $172.9649 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.26 | 7.161% | $142.8027 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.42 | 7.854% | $120.1709 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.91 | 3.716% | $8.2039 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.59 | 12.661% | $256.4052 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.18 | $1,056.9984 | $1,056.99 | $1,056.95 | $1,057.10 | |