| 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 | $81.98 | 8.592% | $89.0237 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.75 | 5.478% | $186.4324 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.42 | 4.103% | $249.2434 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.48 | 9.619% | $126.588 | $126.59 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.99 | 6.616% | $228.1476 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.36 | 9.528% | $242.4512 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.96 | 6.232% | $139.1214 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.94 | $1,261.0077 | $1,261.00 | $1,261.00 | $1,260.90 | |