| 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 | $84.92 | 3.808% | $88.1538 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.74 | 6.525% | $204.251 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.61 | 5.193% | $156.3273 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.85 | 9.566% | $213.4894 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.87 | 12.330% | $245.8567 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.58 | 3.570% | $237.776 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.64 | 6.820% | $27.3886 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.21 | $1,173.2428 | $1,173.25 | $1,173.30 | $1,173.40 | |