| 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 | $85.36 | 3.461% | $88.3143 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.77 | 12.819% | $281.788 | $281.79 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.83 | 4.763% | $49.0605 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.62 | 11.430% | $239.1511 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.46 | 12.613% | $83.8516 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.71 | 10.200% | $214.5704 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.79 | 6.547% | $174.5133 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.54 | $1,131.2492 | $1,131.24 | $1,131.20 | $1,131.40 | |