| 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 | $81.81 | 7.540% | $87.9785 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.77 | 6.377% | $155.0658 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 4.111% | $146.4113 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.70 | 13.836% | $259.2046 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.51 | 10.781% | $12.7509 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.80 | 3.641% | $132.4532 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.67 | 7.410% | $173.6497 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.89 | $967.5140 | $967.51 | $967.50 | $967.60 | |