| 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 | $78.35 | 12.630% | $88.2456 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.87 | 7.435% | $156.7154 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.29 | 13.205% | $140.7025 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.35 | 6.845% | $13.1954 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.92 | 3.492% | $215.1806 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.56 | 5.317% | $131.1829 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.83 | 9.203% | $126.4898 | $126.49 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.17 | $871.7122 | $871.72 | $871.75 | $871.70 | |