| 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 | $80.55 | 9.644% | $88.3182 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.68 | 8.465% | $120.0491 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.60 | 7.376% | $258.3467 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.64 | 4.288% | $40.2969 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.86 | 13.529% | $86.1231 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.71 | 5.805% | $83.2791 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.40 | 12.668% | $141.2857 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.44 | $817.6988 | $817.71 | $817.70 | $817.60 | |