| 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 | $78.32 | 12.349% | $87.9917 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.65 | 3.537% | $178.7566 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.97 | 3.328% | $54.7328 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.43 | 7.424% | $187.3797 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.68 | 8.440% | $65.8014 | $65.80 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.94 | 10.157% | $231.2636 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.40 | 11.703% | $160.1821 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.39 | $966.1079 | $966.10 | $966.15 | $966.20 | |