| 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 | $83.47 | 5.618% | $88.1593 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.26 | 9.181% | $50.5071 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.74 | 10.436% | $86.9573 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.92 | 12.709% | $108.1105 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.81 | 6.288% | $193.2422 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.50 | 11.558% | $23.985 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.93 | 6.841% | $81.1244 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.63 | $632.0858 | $632.09 | $632.05 | $632.10 | |