| 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 | $83.48 | 5.800% | $88.3218 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.79 | 10.366% | $18.5305 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.26 | 7.120% | $256.2953 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.77 | 3.760% | $180.3038 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.71 | 10.466% | $39.4474 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.94 | 9.538% | $144.5244 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.30 | 3.217% | $233.5801 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.25 | $961.0033 | $961.00 | $961.00 | $960.90 | |