| 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 | $78.83 | 10.665% | $87.2372 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.90 | 5.311% | $258.9597 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.80 | 4.651% | $198.6276 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.41 | 12.576% | $73.636 | $73.64 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.92 | 10.869% | $78.6283 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.84 | 9.486% | $139.9669 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.84 | 11.437% | $51.0827 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.54 | $888.1384 | $888.15 | $888.20 | $888.10 | |