| 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 | $76.39 | 11.388% | $85.0893 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.72 | 11.724% | $188.5007 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.79 | 8.170% | $169.5997 | $169.60 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.42 | 4.460% | $237.5629 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.62 | 9.169% | $97.8373 | $97.84 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.40 | 13.805% | $271.3111 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.66 | 4.299% | $208.2434 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.00 | $1,258.1444 | $1,258.14 | $1,258.15 | $1,258.10 | |