| 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 | $83.46 | 6.338% | $88.7497 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.77 | 10.633% | $161.2697 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.53 | 13.364% | $89.0247 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.97 | 4.141% | $205.1265 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.29 | 10.751% | $68.9868 | $68.99 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.77 | 3.206% | $240.2326 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.65 | 11.654% | $124.6617 | $124.66 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.44 | $978.0517 | $978.05 | $978.05 | $978.00 | |