| 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 | $83.48 | 3.447% | $86.3576 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.50 | 5.581% | $29.0348 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.52 | 9.648% | $230.831 | $230.83 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.73 | 12.387% | $239.0809 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 8.317% | $247.7643 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.86 | 5.143% | $41.91 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.55 | 6.348% | $173.9322 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.38 | $1,048.9108 | $1,048.90 | $1,048.95 | $1,048.90 | |