| 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 | $81.75 | 8.236% | $88.4829 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.84 | 7.658% | $87.0307 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.59 | 12.375% | $120.9043 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.90 | 13.165% | $222.8219 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.93 | 12.519% | $61.8067 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.55 | 8.258% | $261.4972 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.57 | 12.441% | $44.4929 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.13 | $887.0366 | $887.03 | $887.05 | $887.00 | |