| 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 | $88.39 | 11.284% | $98.3639 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.56 | 8.429% | $7.1129 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.54 | 8.730% | $148.4599 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.57 | 9.377% | $258.7532 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.95 | 8.176% | $240.0966 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.74 | 5.398% | $254.7891 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.45 | 11.149% | $179.4501 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.20 | $1,187.0257 | $1,187.02 | $1,187.00 | $1,187.20 | |