| 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 | $83.50 | 5.450% | $88.0508 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.36 | 4.186% | $216.0401 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.61 | 8.762% | $186.6465 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.80 | 11.418% | $168.0183 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.28 | 10.774% | $47.943 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.68 | 11.649% | $275.4158 | $275.42 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.38 | 4.831% | $26.6061 | $26.61 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.61 | $1,008.7206 | $1,008.73 | $1,008.70 | $1,008.60 | |