| 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 | $87.77 | 5.370% | $92.4832 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.88 | 5.505% | $215.1036 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.90 | 10.183% | $192.7101 | $192.71 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.29 | 10.836% | $70.1481 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.50 | 7.873% | $50.1609 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.96 | 11.404% | $229.4477 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.78 | 8.671% | $238.8371 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.08 | $1,088.8907 | $1,088.89 | $1,088.90 | $1,088.80 | |