| 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 | $84.28 | 5.486% | $88.9036 | $88.90 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.40 | 7.373% | $17.6092 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.86 | 11.269% | $28.7742 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.31 | 9.293% | $265.9208 | $265.92 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.33 | 11.526% | $8.1749 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.42 | 9.252% | $26.6793 | $26.68 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.34 | 13.625% | $259.4513 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.94 | $695.5133 | $695.50 | $695.45 | $695.60 | |