| 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 | $83.89 | 6.430% | $89.2841 | $89.28 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.46 | 12.857% | $158.5189 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.89 | 9.323% | $32.6766 | $32.68 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.28 | 11.479% | $252.2547 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.59 | 10.267% | $220.0819 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.31 | 8.280% | $197.4053 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.96 | 12.726% | $279.5154 | $279.52 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.38 | $1,229.7369 | $1,229.74 | $1,229.75 | $1,229.80 | |