| 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 | $83.30 | 6.312% | $88.5579 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.36 | 6.826% | $138.1901 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.74 | 6.636% | $99.9606 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.40 | 12.375% | $218.457 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.50 | 9.862% | $167.5396 | $167.54 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.25 | 7.825% | $170.6331 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.81 | 8.456% | $50.7683 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.36 | $934.1066 | $934.11 | $934.10 | $934.20 | |