| 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 | $84.36 | 4.307% | $87.9934 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.90 | 6.157% | $16.879 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.36 | 12.143% | $277.3969 | $277.40 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.99 | 4.537% | $259.2413 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.71 | 4.867% | $220.9653 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.54 | 10.775% | $256.4884 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.49 | 13.675% | $165.3858 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.35 | $1,284.3501 | $1,284.36 | $1,284.40 | $1,284.40 | |