| 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 | $85.27 | 3.465% | $88.2246 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.46 | 7.509% | $164.9833 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.29 | 12.238% | $111.4411 | $111.44 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.43 | 3.175% | $25.2057 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.55 | 5.205% | $199.4161 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.90 | 4.231% | $79.1113 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.88 | 3.219% | $209.4107 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.78 | $877.7928 | $877.79 | $877.75 | $877.70 | |