| 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 | $85.40 | 6.345% | $90.8186 | $90.82 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.80 | 3.391% | $35.9801 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.74 | 3.350% | $177.4933 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.58 | 4.109% | $140.1099 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.91 | 12.160% | $208.5167 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.77 | 7.205% | $125.1833 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.95 | 11.343% | $251.5795 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.15 | $1,029.6814 | $1,029.68 | $1,029.70 | $1,029.70 | |