| 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 | $77.78 | 13.759% | $88.4818 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.28 | 6.840% | $110.3444 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.39 | 10.462% | $70.0219 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.40 | 9.708% | $46.5162 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.41 | 11.413% | $204.3426 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.77 | 7.336% | $198.3247 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.61 | 12.790% | $55.9551 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.64 | $773.9867 | $773.98 | $773.95 | $773.90 | |