| 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 | $172.55 | 3.686% | $178.9102 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 6.375% | $127.9159 | $127.92 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.69 | 9.440% | $95.9679 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.28 | 7.752% | $25.0847 | $25.08 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.87 | 6.122% | $213.1673 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.52 | 10.665% | $164.3597 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.59 | 7.527% | $83.4302 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.75 | $888.8359 | $888.84 | $888.80 | $888.90 | |