| 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 | $80.53 | 10.304% | $88.8278 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.61 | 7.588% | $18.9462 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.34 | 9.270% | $11.2985 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.51 | 5.402% | $135.4521 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.75 | 7.151% | $11.5187 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.37 | 9.509% | $238.0397 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.42 | 6.805% | $94.437 | $94.44 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.53 | $598.5200 | $598.53 | $598.55 | $598.40 | |