| 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 | $85.96 | 3.586% | $89.0425 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.83 | 9.566% | $172.928 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.70 | 13.239% | $268.0367 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.74 | 4.565% | $159.7126 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.81 | 9.723% | $218.1403 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.34 | 6.423% | $79.1149 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.61 | 10.374% | $79.0388 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.99 | $1,066.0138 | $1,066.01 | $1,066.05 | $1,065.80 | |