| 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 | $82.98 | 6.474% | $88.3521 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.58 | 13.463% | $90.2939 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.74 | 8.118% | $31.0731 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.57 | 3.261% | $16.0777 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.44 | 11.828% | $280.062 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.68 | 6.514% | $19.8968 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.89 | 7.306% | $50.3158 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.88 | $576.0714 | $576.07 | $576.05 | $576.20 | |