| 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 | $85.85 | 3.473% | $88.8316 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.94 | 8.507% | $70.4644 | $70.46 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.94 | 12.667% | $261.3198 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.37 | 9.744% | $51.9857 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.55 | 10.829% | $200.1018 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.84 | 12.417% | $233.6475 | $233.65 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.60 | 4.178% | $187.1037 | $187.10 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.09 | $1,093.4545 | $1,093.45 | $1,093.45 | $1,093.40 | |