| 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 | $82.96 | 6.706% | $88.5233 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.73 | 8.202% | $15.9382 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.42 | 13.104% | $158.8206 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.41 | 7.732% | $148.0345 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.81 | 10.253% | $248.9623 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.26 | 6.268% | $158.6156 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.54 | 5.124% | $224.4818 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.13 | $1,043.3763 | $1,043.37 | $1,043.35 | $1,043.30 | |