| 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 | $79.47 | 11.201% | $88.3714 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.36 | 7.157% | $185.7674 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.94 | 3.191% | $117.5758 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.45 | 7.458% | $144.4773 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.65 | 4.466% | $243.0401 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.81 | 7.520% | $119.1429 | $119.14 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.53 | 12.617% | $261.8683 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.21 | $1,160.2432 | $1,160.25 | $1,160.25 | $1,160.30 | |