| 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 | $79.99 | 10.603% | $88.4713 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.90 | 11.515% | $234.07 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.27 | 10.134% | $158.8903 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.93 | 13.357% | $125.7469 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.91 | 3.372% | $89.8406 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.58 | 10.138% | $194.4817 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.26 | 4.212% | $141.9993 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.84 | $1,033.5001 | $1,033.50 | $1,033.50 | $1,033.50 | |