| 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 | $83.64 | 5.505% | $88.2444 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.87 | 13.355% | $116.6083 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.99 | 7.650% | $159.3112 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.42 | 11.453% | $199.969 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.61 | 13.184% | $262.1455 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.37 | 6.120% | $231.7342 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.60 | 7.790% | $80.4113 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.50 | $1,138.4239 | $1,138.42 | $1,138.40 | $1,138.30 | |