| 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 | $85.50 | 3.359% | $88.3719 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.71 | 3.627% | $257.7307 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.58 | 12.172% | $194.7082 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.66 | 8.363% | $214.1903 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.85 | 11.461% | $167.0243 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.99 | 8.350% | $258.9457 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.29 | 9.429% | $27.6746 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.58 | $1,208.6457 | $1,208.64 | $1,208.60 | $1,208.60 | |