| 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 | $83.73 | 6.341% | $89.0393 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 5.251% | $16.577 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.51 | 7.687% | $39.3165 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.27 | 8.266% | $180.0139 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.43 | 7.768% | $249.4075 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.26 | 5.821% | $161.1231 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.98 | 6.153% | $252.6229 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.93 | $988.1002 | $988.10 | $988.05 | $988.00 | |