| 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 | $85.44 | 3.245% | $88.2125 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.92 | 4.561% | $53.2425 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.71 | 6.531% | $11.4095 | $11.41 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.88 | 4.868% | $132.0078 | $132.01 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.95 | 8.122% | $257.2763 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.30 | 3.711% | $169.3601 | $169.36 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.59 | 12.541% | $148.0927 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.79 | $859.6014 | $859.60 | $859.60 | $859.60 | |