| 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 | $85.78 | 4.277% | $89.4488 | $89.45 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.60 | 6.129% | $80.2335 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.56 | 6.164% | $104.6352 | $104.64 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.78 | 8.670% | $135.5984 | $135.60 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.35 | 12.581% | $216.5496 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.38 | 10.426% | $270.9633 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.62 | 5.294% | $257.5702 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.07 | $1,154.9990 | $1,155.00 | $1,155.00 | $1,154.90 | |