| 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 | $83.87 | 5.405% | $88.4032 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.55 | 12.573% | $72.6659 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.31 | 10.304% | $22.4027 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.83 | 13.815% | $16.8788 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.42 | 7.581% | $151.0652 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.55 | 12.773% | $100.9882 | $100.99 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.95 | 8.555% | $61.8221 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.48 | $514.2261 | $514.23 | $514.20 | $514.30 | |