| 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 | $83.33 | 6.403% | $88.6656 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.75 | 3.412% | $32.8333 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.78 | 11.708% | $36.6179 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.29 | 3.540% | $17.9021 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.94 | 10.834% | $36.5087 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.85 | 10.492% | $231.8675 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.54 | 9.459% | $135.2256 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.48 | $579.6207 | $579.63 | $579.60 | $579.60 | |