| 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 | $223.65 | 5.795% | $236.6105 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.70 | 5.122% | $87.9871 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.98 | 12.820% | $215.4636 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.42 | 3.232% | $87.1485 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.37 | 4.317% | $12.904 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.65 | 8.371% | $86.3175 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.93 | 6.687% | $248.506 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.70 | $974.9372 | $974.94 | $974.90 | $974.90 | |