| 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 | $80.96 | 9.185% | $88.3962 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.90 | 12.668% | $247.7569 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.81 | 13.146% | $282.65 | $282.65 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.34 | 13.565% | $19.6922 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.29 | 10.866% | $178.8158 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.89 | 3.702% | $161.661 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.79 | 10.843% | $106.1765 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.98 | $1,085.1486 | $1,085.16 | $1,085.15 | $1,085.30 | |