| 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 | $85.59 | 3.157% | $88.2921 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.86 | 5.175% | $250.1693 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.76 | 9.253% | $187.653 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.82 | 13.107% | $72.1849 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.43 | 9.170% | $107.456 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.89 | 4.299% | $7.1862 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.34 | 12.735% | $249.5276 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.69 | $962.4691 | $962.47 | $962.50 | $962.60 | |