| 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 | $83.84 | 5.146% | $88.1544 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.52 | 3.501% | $37.7986 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.38 | 9.215% | $175.159 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.98 | 9.837% | $259.1934 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.57 | 13.386% | $256.8987 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.81 | 6.323% | $49.7698 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.25 | 3.852% | $12.7219 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.35 | $879.6958 | $879.69 | $879.65 | $879.80 | |