| 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 | $81.67 | 8.295% | $88.4445 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.72 | 9.266% | $252.0985 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.87 | 6.268% | $199.6457 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.97 | 7.871% | $238.3625 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.48 | 5.309% | $130.0356 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.51 | 3.283% | $99.6784 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.56 | 6.505% | $179.5248 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.78 | $1,187.7900 | $1,187.79 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.70 | |