| 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 | $235.79 | 5.534% | $248.8386 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.71 | 13.153% | $102.6411 | $102.64 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.68 | 13.300% | $144.6614 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.59 | 9.425% | $70.6776 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.41 | 11.741% | $257.4624 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.98 | 4.468% | $38.6323 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.90 | 5.230% | $225.087 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.06 | $1,088.0004 | $1,088.00 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.00 | |