| 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 | $78.70 | 11.859% | $88.033 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.40 | 10.699% | $80.1461 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.75 | 8.512% | $55.0698 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.65 | 8.342% | $217.3882 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.35 | 10.582% | $223.7627 | $223.76 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.27 | 7.307% | $169.8348 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.63 | 6.740% | $38.0315 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.75 | $872.2661 | $872.26 | $872.30 | $872.20 | |