| 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 | $83.54 | 5.655% | $88.2642 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.93 | 12.458% | $25.7866 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.82 | 4.656% | $148.4231 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.76 | 9.693% | $27.16 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.50 | 13.862% | $52.9458 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.97 | 7.224% | $176.8874 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.35 | 7.464% | $57.332 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.87 | $576.7991 | $576.80 | $576.80 | $576.80 | |