| 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 | $80.96 | 9.172% | $88.3857 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.61 | 8.830% | $256.4144 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.40 | 8.534% | $183.8566 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.58 | 9.306% | $199.5709 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.69 | 6.267% | $245.1473 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.82 | 5.489% | $95.8051 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.69 | 10.710% | $269.7892 | $269.79 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.75 | $1,338.9692 | $1,338.98 | $1,338.95 | $1,339.00 | |