| 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 | $82.83 | 7.257% | $88.841 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.36 | 7.666% | $71.4472 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.62 | 7.498% | $209.2126 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.30 | 8.489% | $5.7499 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.49 | 11.426% | $251.2545 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.56 | 7.513% | $234.9804 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.62 | 3.682% | $178.9759 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.78 | $1,040.4615 | $1,040.46 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.40 | |