| 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 | $84.25 | 5.824% | $89.1567 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.96 | 9.506% | $241.9645 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.62 | 6.418% | $163.4793 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.81 | 10.644% | $176.8202 | $176.82 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.60 | 7.326% | $172.3656 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.62 | 3.649% | $117.766 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.45 | 3.485% | $256.0736 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.31 | $1,217.6259 | $1,217.63 | $1,217.55 | $1,217.80 | |