| 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 | $79.61 | 10.555% | $88.0128 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.94 | 6.500% | $260.8611 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.39 | 13.406% | $42.4025 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.79 | 13.369% | $149.409 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.85 | 13.861% | $278.7887 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.59 | 3.738% | $228.8357 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.51 | 13.820% | $87.0837 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.68 | $1,135.3935 | $1,135.39 | $1,135.40 | $1,135.40 | |