| 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 | $86.30 | 3.550% | $89.3637 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.57 | 7.617% | $245.9802 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.72 | 9.243% | $125.3236 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.45 | 8.175% | $51.329 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.81 | 12.398% | $149.2758 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.52 | 5.384% | $97.5013 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.64 | 9.496% | $162.7549 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.01 | $921.5285 | $921.52 | $921.55 | $921.60 | |