| 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 | $77.99 | 13.728% | $88.6965 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 6.530% | $83.7539 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.67 | 5.603% | $124.2631 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.61 | 6.695% | $254.5849 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.50 | 7.314% | $88.5341 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.55 | 8.426% | $186.0048 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.39 | 3.340% | $175.0476 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.33 | $1,000.8849 | $1,000.87 | $1,000.90 | $1,000.90 | |