| 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 | $85.42 | 3.590% | $88.4866 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.67 | 5.463% | $226.3974 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.69 | 9.633% | $222.2151 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.74 | 12.646% | $281.3221 | $281.32 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.77 | 11.691% | $184.0333 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.63 | 9.123% | $229.8458 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.48 | 8.175% | $239.586 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,349.40 | $1,471.8863 | $1,471.90 | $1,471.90 | $1,471.80 | |