| 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 | $78.96 | 12.742% | $89.0211 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.45 | 8.388% | $12.4104 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.32 | 9.840% | $174.9971 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.33 | 11.848% | $175.9705 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.82 | 12.578% | $187.8026 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.30 | 3.693% | $14.8281 | $14.83 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.94 | 12.726% | $220.8753 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.12 | $875.9051 | $875.91 | $875.90 | $875.90 | |