| 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 | $84.50 | 4.125% | $87.9856 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.80 | 11.270% | $186.7111 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.87 | 9.840% | $80.0404 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.40 | 3.200% | $86.0688 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.28 | 7.616% | $32.5861 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.62 | 8.334% | $92.7556 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.30 | 3.676% | $29.3403 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.77 | $595.4879 | $595.50 | $595.50 | $595.50 | |