| 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 | $79.98 | 11.520% | $89.1937 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.93 | 9.643% | $51.4555 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.99 | 12.368% | $79.77 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.75 | 6.626% | $201.2566 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.63 | 3.529% | $12.0404 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.38 | 13.202% | $238.1544 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.92 | 8.808% | $217.529 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.58 | $889.3996 | $889.40 | $889.40 | $889.50 | |