| 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 | $85.52 | 3.386% | $88.4157 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.42 | 8.507% | $158.8759 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.92 | 13.687% | $152.2496 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.97 | 8.138% | $130.8145 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.61 | 10.396% | $29.3764 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.90 | 12.822% | $49.5289 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.68 | 10.119% | $23.8738 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.02 | $633.1348 | $633.14 | $633.15 | $633.10 | |