| 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 | $80.70 | 9.872% | $88.6667 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.90 | 4.359% | $39.5521 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.81 | 8.290% | $82.0946 | $82.09 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 12.447% | $19.4646 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.99 | 5.175% | $26.2832 | $26.28 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.28 | 12.180% | $133.8083 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.86 | 10.125% | $141.9071 | $141.91 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.85 | $531.7766 | $531.77 | $531.75 | $531.90 | |