| 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 | $81.81 | 8.173% | $88.4963 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.49 | 9.185% | $50.7601 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.48 | 13.681% | $269.9696 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.66 | 4.835% | $219.7971 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.57 | 5.851% | $192.1937 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.49 | 10.112% | $220.7635 | $220.76 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.52 | 5.466% | $237.8469 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.02 | $1,279.8272 | $1,279.83 | $1,279.80 | $1,279.90 | |