| 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 | $78.96 | 12.744% | $89.0227 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.40 | 8.579% | $59.067 | $59.07 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.28 | 3.555% | $30.3209 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.44 | 6.117% | $16.3845 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.78 | 7.857% | $21.3341 | $21.33 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.99 | 13.741% | $183.1116 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.57 | 5.818% | $227.0537 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.42 | $626.2945 | $626.28 | $626.25 | $626.30 | |