| 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 | $88.78 | 5.221% | $93.4152 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.98 | 7.309% | $256.447 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.27 | 7.456% | $256.0354 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.39 | 3.407% | $68.6519 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.60 | 8.213% | $33.1132 | $33.11 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.73 | 6.287% | $180.4009 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.40 | 7.511% | $234.804 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.15 | $1,122.8676 | $1,122.87 | $1,122.85 | $1,122.80 | |