| 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 | $90.26 | 8.329% | $97.7778 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.67 | 3.857% | $161.6742 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.41 | 11.381% | $145.252 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.70 | 10.348% | $70.2917 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.91 | 4.400% | $258.818 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.41 | 6.824% | $233.3143 | $233.31 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.98 | 3.245% | $221.9561 | $221.96 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.34 | $1,189.0841 | $1,189.08 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.20 | |