| 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 | $80.79 | 9.221% | $88.2396 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.49 | 6.446% | $179.3509 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.56 | 10.745% | $252.0113 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.90 | 5.544% | $105.4385 | $105.44 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.86 | 11.209% | $34.3191 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.31 | 3.286% | $152.1506 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.68 | 12.412% | $36.7362 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.59 | $848.2462 | $848.25 | $848.25 | $848.20 | |