| 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 | $80.51 | 10.384% | $88.8702 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.26 | 8.741% | $92.7126 | $92.71 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.53 | 11.325% | $66.2718 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.39 | 6.754% | $168.0201 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.42 | 9.666% | $259.2724 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.70 | 4.728% | $200.7636 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.97 | 9.653% | $212.6939 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.78 | $1,088.6046 | $1,088.59 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.70 | |