| 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 | $81.27 | 8.874% | $88.4819 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.83 | 6.554% | $53.0959 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.56 | 8.647% | $265.7071 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.67 | 4.253% | $128.9297 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.69 | 5.312% | $37.5859 | $37.59 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.85 | 6.722% | $189.8051 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.41 | 13.748% | $48.2405 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.28 | $811.8461 | $811.86 | $811.90 | $811.80 | |