| 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 | $80.31 | 10.180% | $88.4856 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.78 | 12.282% | $210.8431 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.87 | 13.756% | $167.0734 | $167.07 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.62 | 9.483% | $114.5411 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.55 | 5.742% | $201.4914 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.86 | 5.406% | $46.2311 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.84 | 8.770% | $32.457 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.83 | $861.1227 | $861.12 | $861.15 | $861.10 | |