| 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 | $83.55 | 5.514% | $88.1569 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.53 | 10.473% | $73.4977 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.44 | 8.520% | $36.2891 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.43 | 12.638% | $60.1825 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.70 | 7.871% | $160.4042 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.60 | 11.192% | $160.7836 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.76 | 5.472% | $252.8797 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.01 | $832.1937 | $832.19 | $832.25 | $832.30 | |