| 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 | $80.61 | 9.609% | $88.3558 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.80 | 8.845% | $190.2611 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.87 | 12.760% | $78.7854 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.30 | 12.357% | $276.7353 | $276.74 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.91 | 5.787% | $261.1987 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.35 | 5.796% | $45.8626 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.51 | 9.248% | $249.6426 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.35 | $1,190.8415 | $1,190.85 | $1,190.85 | $1,190.90 | |