| 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 | $96.44 | 5.585% | $101.8262 | $101.83 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.98 | 11.163% | $87.7965 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.42 | 7.147% | $76.5244 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.87 | 13.550% | $85.0149 | $85.01 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.35 | 7.621% | $201.6279 | $201.63 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.85 | 7.394% | $88.9759 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.56 | 6.199% | $242.7284 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.47 | $884.4942 | $884.50 | $884.55 | $884.40 | |