| 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 | $81.65 | 8.259% | $88.3935 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.92 | 12.429% | $165.1807 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.66 | 3.552% | $185.006 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.37 | 5.323% | $154.1613 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.99 | 9.200% | $68.7851 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.83 | 12.534% | $277.7677 | $277.77 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.48 | 7.786% | $268.9045 | $268.90 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.90 | $1,208.1988 | $1,208.20 | $1,208.20 | $1,208.30 | |