| 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 | $139.50 | 13.830% | $158.7929 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.88 | 8.256% | $120.0343 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.63 | 9.830% | $91.8508 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.86 | 7.525% | $210.5985 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.81 | 11.299% | $29.8393 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.32 | 4.290% | $224.5572 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.53 | 7.421% | $53.2056 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.53 | $888.8786 | $888.88 | $888.90 | $888.90 | |