| 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 | $84.82 | 6.840% | $90.6217 | $90.62 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.36 | 11.281% | $28.2209 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.37 | 3.427% | $55.199 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 13.345% | $281.9797 | $281.98 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.96 | 10.550% | $260.8538 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.69 | 6.166% | $19.8424 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.60 | 8.344% | $249.8413 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.58 | $986.5588 | $986.55 | $986.55 | $986.50 | |