| 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 | $83.29 | 6.242% | $88.489 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.36 | 9.530% | $131.8303 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.50 | 4.506% | $85.1724 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.78 | 7.120% | $31.9003 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.30 | 3.596% | $192.9993 | $193.00 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.78 | 5.785% | $261.0562 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.65 | 11.508% | $256.0781 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.66 | $1,047.5256 | $1,047.53 | $1,047.55 | $1,047.60 | |