| 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 | $78.39 | 12.698% | $88.344 | $88.34 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 9.691% | $8.6437 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.38 | 13.686% | $80.0122 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.84 | 10.598% | $201.1114 | $201.11 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.39 | 12.795% | $7.2076 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.30 | 3.142% | $205.562 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.34 | 7.825% | $108.1916 | $108.19 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.52 | $699.0725 | $699.06 | $699.05 | $699.00 | |