| 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 | $83.30 | 7.785% | $89.7849 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.59 | 11.402% | $268.0221 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.68 | 11.582% | $202.7222 | $202.72 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.60 | 11.483% | $201.3383 | $201.34 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.67 | 12.338% | $263.6236 | $263.62 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.54 | 12.753% | $95.3214 | $95.32 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.71 | 6.531% | $238.3205 | $238.32 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.09 | $1,359.1330 | $1,359.12 | $1,359.05 | $1,359.00 | |