| 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 | $82.60 | 7.135% | $88.4935 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.47 | 5.243% | $199.4039 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.57 | 13.144% | $122.8404 | $122.84 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.92 | 12.451% | $255.1738 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.98 | 9.416% | $97.3584 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.57 | 3.848% | $40.0542 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.82 | 8.515% | $150.6405 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.93 | $953.9647 | $953.95 | $953.95 | $954.00 | |