| 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 | $86.39 | 3.111% | $89.0776 | $89.08 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.54 | 6.811% | $147.976 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.30 | 6.757% | $38.7528 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.99 | 7.179% | $212.2037 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.75 | 3.633% | $163.4811 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.46 | 8.228% | $130.3714 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.56 | 9.251% | $249.7041 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.99 | $1,031.5667 | $1,031.56 | $1,031.60 | $1,031.70 | |