| 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 | $136.99 | 5.422% | $144.4176 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.99 | 6.866% | $36.3238 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.84 | 9.105% | $195.1234 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 7.298% | $180.7435 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.31 | 12.613% | $88.1872 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.33 | 9.131% | $87.6649 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.46 | 9.837% | $156.4738 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.37 | $888.9342 | $888.92 | $888.85 | $888.90 | |