| 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 | $83.33 | 5.786% | $88.1515 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.91 | 13.360% | $182.4076 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.52 | 12.217% | $251.9496 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.61 | 10.153% | $76.6775 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.27 | 11.299% | $75.9838 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.84 | 4.682% | $18.6753 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.51 | 9.617% | $259.2552 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.99 | $953.1005 | $953.11 | $953.15 | $953.20 | |