| 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 | $82.81 | 7.489% | $89.0116 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.87 | 13.854% | $46.5321 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.78 | 4.362% | $163.6187 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.54 | 7.662% | $216.982 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.76 | 10.711% | $18.5552 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.36 | 5.172% | $109.7575 | $109.76 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.48 | 4.103% | $239.9366 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.60 | $884.3937 | $884.40 | $884.40 | $884.40 | |