| 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 | $81.99 | 7.799% | $88.3844 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.59 | 3.637% | $33.7753 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.63 | 5.325% | $212.3668 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.57 | 8.308% | $114.3408 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.42 | 9.500% | $252.3099 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.86 | 3.620% | $40.2667 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.73 | 7.175% | $193.6974 | $193.70 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.79 | $935.1413 | $935.15 | $935.15 | $935.20 | |