| 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 | $88.98 | 3.656% | $92.2331 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.75 | 11.794% | $183.0627 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.50 | 8.742% | $249.5629 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.87 | 5.667% | $254.5201 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.33 | 12.727% | $150.2989 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.75 | 10.527% | $96.9874 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.90 | 13.724% | $251.2163 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.08 | $1,277.8814 | $1,277.88 | $1,277.85 | $1,277.90 | |