| 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 | $83.85 | 5.295% | $88.2899 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.78 | 8.606% | $258.2433 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.49 | 6.265% | $257.682 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.92 | 6.677% | $191.9333 | $191.93 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.56 | 10.148% | $173.5492 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.37 | 10.647% | $249.3651 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.91 | 13.221% | $193.506 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.88 | $1,412.5688 | $1,412.57 | $1,412.60 | $1,412.50 | |