| 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 | $80.50 | 9.775% | $88.3689 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.83 | 7.699% | $40.7425 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.89 | 5.365% | $180.0582 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.94 | 6.283% | $266.7066 | $266.71 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.39 | 6.765% | $21.7694 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.56 | 12.259% | $155.5461 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.99 | 11.818% | $134.1704 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.10 | $887.3621 | $887.37 | $887.30 | $887.40 | |