| 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 | $79.30 | 10.741% | $87.8176 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.44 | 8.611% | $232.9054 | $232.91 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.75 | 7.120% | $49.0074 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.80 | 12.248% | $19.9801 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.82 | 10.130% | $235.48 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.73 | 3.165% | $87.4117 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.46 | 13.310% | $168.22 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.30 | $880.8222 | $880.83 | $880.80 | $880.80 | |