| 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 | $140.51 | 12.730% | $158.3969 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.40 | 8.186% | $249.2605 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.63 | 8.539% | $15.8793 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.38 | 4.110% | $172.1771 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.84 | 3.479% | $92.9655 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.86 | 12.219% | $190.6152 | $190.62 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.97 | 9.185% | $8.702 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.59 | $887.9965 | $888.01 | $888.00 | $888.10 | |