| 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 | $159.36 | 10.601% | $176.2538 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.28 | 12.288% | $96.8821 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.87 | 5.330% | $51.4748 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.79 | 7.775% | $257.3559 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.47 | 9.164% | $63.8282 | $63.83 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.86 | 6.816% | $116.2799 | $116.28 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.36 | 7.797% | $126.5106 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.99 | $888.5853 | $888.58 | $888.60 | $888.70 | |