| 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 | $129.32 | 7.348% | $138.8224 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.34 | 8.606% | $90.5122 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.81 | 5.630% | $99.0915 | $99.09 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.87 | 11.853% | $220.205 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.91 | 3.484% | $77.5199 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.61 | 6.145% | $52.6585 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.64 | 13.353% | $209.295 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.50 | $888.1045 | $888.11 | $888.05 | $888.10 | |