| 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 | $85.96 | 3.297% | $88.7941 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.68 | 3.607% | $21.4259 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.59 | 6.218% | $259.7986 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.79 | 9.373% | $110.237 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.31 | 12.413% | $168.968 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.30 | 5.604% | $60.5111 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.92 | 12.772% | $29.2305 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.55 | $738.9652 | $738.97 | $739.00 | $738.90 | |