| 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 | $86.90 | 3.315% | $89.7807 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.83 | 8.501% | $71.4262 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.60 | 3.364% | $228.021 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.73 | 9.668% | $106.0819 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.32 | 9.486% | $267.4962 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.91 | 6.658% | $12.703 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.29 | 6.727% | $67.5475 | $67.55 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.58 | $843.0565 | $843.06 | $843.10 | $843.00 | |