| 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 | $83.79 | 5.575% | $88.4613 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.56 | 8.523% | $232.8469 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.63 | 4.437% | $37.2109 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.63 | 10.164% | $163.7368 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.40 | 13.261% | $262.086 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.83 | 7.731% | $88.1563 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.32 | 13.227% | $257.3876 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.16 | $1,129.8858 | $1,129.90 | $1,129.90 | $1,129.90 | |