| 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 | $80.51 | 9.866% | $88.4531 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.27 | 7.435% | $184.0039 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.84 | 11.552% | $82.37 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.66 | 8.534% | $184.1388 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.96 | 5.575% | $40.0763 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.57 | 12.756% | $9.6632 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.71 | 12.385% | $63.7335 | $63.73 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.52 | $652.4388 | $652.43 | $652.45 | $652.50 | |