| 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 | $83.83 | 4.734% | $87.7985 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.51 | 8.375% | $31.9815 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.37 | 6.692% | $252.1879 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.29 | 9.385% | $189.5533 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.79 | 5.385% | $159.9639 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.59 | 3.437% | $182.6594 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.63 | 3.655% | $104.308 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.01 | $1,008.4525 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.60 | |