| 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 | $83.82 | 5.449% | $88.3874 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.63 | 8.488% | $240.442 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.85 | 3.683% | $127.3746 | $127.37 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.48 | 11.285% | $39.4839 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.58 | 9.828% | $242.2586 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.25 | 4.837% | $154.3725 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.52 | 7.413% | $182.0865 | $182.09 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.13 | $1,074.4055 | $1,074.40 | $1,074.40 | $1,074.50 | |