| 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 | $81.36 | 8.121% | $87.9672 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.55 | 9.478% | $79.4263 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.67 | 13.728% | $182.7268 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.76 | 13.836% | $37.2927 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.42 | 6.184% | $178.8351 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.28 | 6.625% | $139.9773 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.30 | 8.113% | $8.9734 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.34 | $715.1988 | $715.21 | $715.25 | $715.20 | |