| 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 | $78.36 | 12.862% | $88.4387 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.32 | 5.258% | $255.0612 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.38 | 10.840% | $50.2992 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.85 | 10.492% | $183.251 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.43 | 8.719% | $93.9658 | $93.97 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.90 | 5.569% | $140.3012 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.28 | 5.669% | $97.5114 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.52 | $908.8285 | $908.83 | $908.80 | $908.90 | |