| 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 | $79.66 | 10.695% | $88.1796 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.88 | 3.184% | $207.276 | $207.28 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.88 | 7.731% | $88.2101 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.58 | 4.531% | $8.9688 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.33 | 3.817% | $258.8469 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.32 | 10.352% | $140.5002 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.40 | 12.706% | $248.404 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.05 | $1,040.3856 | $1,040.39 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.40 | |