| 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 | $78.91 | 11.846% | $88.2577 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.84 | 6.489% | $179.796 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.43 | 12.849% | $80.608 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.81 | 7.176% | $139.1252 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.59 | 3.281% | $29.528 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.66 | 10.541% | $116.7976 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.86 | 9.423% | $64.4064 | $64.41 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.10 | $698.5189 | $698.54 | $698.55 | $698.50 | |