| 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 | $85.53 | 3.178% | $88.2481 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.47 | 11.149% | $165.0229 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.61 | 5.420% | $51.2447 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.26 | 10.293% | $55.4333 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.56 | 13.693% | $248.4874 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.65 | 11.764% | $112.4905 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.71 | 5.693% | $126.5251 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.79 | $847.4520 | $847.45 | $847.50 | $847.30 | |