| 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 | $81.39 | 8.525% | $88.3285 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.77 | 11.106% | $87.5182 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.84 | 9.757% | $84.3373 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.89 | 5.406% | $174.858 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.76 | 5.599% | $32.4823 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.59 | 5.484% | $124.0386 | $124.04 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.57 | 13.477% | $187.8839 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.81 | $779.4468 | $779.45 | $779.50 | $779.40 | |